hard-to-reach
|hard-to-reach|
B2
🇺🇸
/hɑrd tə riːtʃ/
🇬🇧
/hɑːd tə riːtʃ/
difficult to access
Etymology
Etymology Information
The phrase 'hard-to-reach' is a compound adjective formed by combining 'hard' and 'to reach', where 'hard' means 'difficult' and 'to reach' implies 'to access or contact'.
Historical Evolution
The phrase 'hard-to-reach' evolved from the combination of the words 'hard' and 'reach', which have been used in English since the Middle Ages.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'hard' meant 'solid or firm', and 'reach' meant 'to stretch out'. Over time, the phrase 'hard-to-reach' evolved to mean 'difficult to access'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
difficult to access or contact.
The remote village is hard-to-reach during the rainy season.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45