Definitions and Examples of hard, firm, rough
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Firm to the touch and difficult to bend or break.
Example
The surface of the diamond is hard and scratch-resistant.
Having a solid, stable, and unyielding texture or consistency.
Example
The mattress was firm and provided good support for his back.
Having an uneven, irregular, or coarse texture or surface.
Example
The surface of the rock was rough and jagged.
Key Differences: hard vs firm vs rough
- 1Hard describes something that is difficult to bend or break, while firm describes something that is solid and stable.
- 2Rough describes something that has an uneven or coarse texture, while soft describes something that is easy to bend or compress.
Effective Usage of hard, firm, rough
- 1Describing Textures: Use these antonyms to describe the texture and consistency of objects.
- 2Comparing Objects: Use these antonyms to compare and contrast the properties of different objects.
- 3Giving Instructions: Use these antonyms to give instructions on how to handle or manipulate objects with different textures.
Remember this!
The antonyms of soft are hard, firm, and rough. These words describe different textures and consistencies of objects. Use them to describe textures, compare objects, and give instructions on how to handle objects with different textures.