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hard-fought

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Achieved through a large effort.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • Richie Davies advanced after a hard-fought 5-2 win over Gary Anderson.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adjective satellite

Meaning 2

requiring great effort

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • a hard-fought primary

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

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Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Italian: combattuta — Translations
  • Italian: combattuto — Translations
  • Spanish: [muy] reñido — Translations