hardy
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Definition
Able to survive difficult conditions or situations; physically strong and tough. Used for people, animals, and plants that do not easily get hurt, sick, or damaged.
Usage & Nuances
'Hardy' is more formal than 'tough' and often describes plants (e.g., 'hardy plant'), animals, or people with strong health or endurance. Do not confuse with 'hearty', which means warm or enthusiastic. Common collocations: 'hardy breed', 'hardy species', 'hardy perennial' (gardening).
Example Sentences
My grandfather is still hardy at 80 years old.
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That is a hardy breed of dog.
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These flowers are very hardy and bloom even in winter.
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You have to be pretty hardy to live in the mountains all year.
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Don't worry, spinach is a hardy vegetable—it survives frost.
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The locals here are really hardy—they laugh at cold weather.
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