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tough
Adjective
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If something is tough, it is difficult, not easy.
It's important to stay healthy when the going gets tough.
It was a tough decision, but I think she make the right choice.
The weather makes the overall competition tougher.
The wood was tough to break.
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If something is tough, it doesn't change or move easily; it's not soft.
The government is taking a tough stance on crime.
The public wants tougher enforcement of these laws.
The meat was really tough.
She was a tough, smart businesswoman.
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If something is tough, it is not nice to experience.
He should get the toughest penalty possible for this killing.
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If a person is tough, they are strong and may often fight.
He was an older guy, truly tough with huge arms and a gold cross chain.
We looked pretty tough on our motorcycles.
tough
Verb
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If you tough something out, it is difficult, but you continue; you don't give up.
Even though it rained the whole time, they toughed it out without complaining.
alloy
Noun
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An alloy is made by mixing one metal with another metal or a metalloid.
is an alloy made by mixing iron and carbon together.
alloy
Verb
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To alloy means to mix metals together to make an alloy.
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To alloy ideas means to combine them together.
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To alloy means to mix an item with something else that makes it less pure and not as valuable.