tough
Because it is a word with a single syllable, tough is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
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Definitions oftough
- 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."
- To endure.
- To toughen.
- 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.
- Rowdy or rough.
Example: "A bunch of the tough boys from the wrong side of the tracks threatened him."
- (of questions, etc.) Difficult or demanding.
Example: "This is a tough crowd."
- Undergoing plastic deformation before breaking.
- Used to indicate lack of sympathy
Example: "If you don't like it, tough!"
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