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Meaning of tough
noun
- A person who obtains things by force; a thug or bully. Example: They were doing fine until they encountered a bunch of toughs from the opposition.
verb
- To endure.
- To toughen.
adjective
- Strong and resilient; sturdy. Example: The tent, made of tough canvas, held up to many abuses.
- (of food) Difficult to cut or chew. Example: To soften a tough cut of meat, the recipe suggested simmering it for hours.
- Rugged or physically hardy. Example: Only a tough species will survive in the desert.
- Stubborn. Example: He had a reputation as a tough negotiator.
- (of weather etc) Harsh or severe.
interjection
- Used to indicate lack of sympathy Example: If you don't like it, tough!
Source: Free Dictionary API.
What is a Dictionary Checker?
A dictionary checker verifies whether a typed word exists in a word list. It is useful for word games, puzzle checks, spelling checks, and quick vocabulary confirmation.
How It Works
The tool cleans the input, compares it against a local English word list, and then tries to load definitions from a free dictionary source when available.