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toughest

|tough/est|

B2

/tʌfəst/

(tough)

strong and resilient

Base FormComparativeSuperlativeNounAdverb
toughtoughertoughesttoughnesstoughly
Etymology
Etymology Information

'tough' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'tōh', where 'tōh' meant 'strong, firm'.

Historical Evolution

'tōh' changed from Old English to the modern English word 'tough'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'strong or firm', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'difficult or resilient'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

superlative form of 'tough', meaning most difficult or resilient.

This is the toughest exam I've ever taken.

Synonyms

hardestmost resilient

Antonyms

easiestweakest

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Idioms

toughest nut to crack

Last updated: 2025/01/22 23:32