🇬🇧 Difficult meaning: English Vocabulary Flash Card

When something is difficult, it means it is not easy to do or understand. It might take a lot of time, thinking, or practice, and you may make mistakes before you finally get it right.

The test became difficult the moment the teacher said, “You may begin,” and my brain replied, “I’m out.”

Learning to whistle was difficult; all I could do at first was spit on my own shirt.

It’s difficult to eat spaghetti politely when every noodle wants to slap you in the face with sauce.

Playing hide-and-seek with Grandpa is difficult because he keeps falling asleep in his hiding spot.

It was difficult to do my math when my brain kept yelling, “I signed up for cookies, not numbers!”

A small boy sees a big box with a lock. He says, "This is difficult." He tries and finds the lock difficult to turn. The box is difficult to open. A friend helps. The lock is less difficult and the box opens. The boy smiles and says, "It is not so difficult now."

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This word is at the A1 level, which means it is one of the first words you learn when starting English. It’s commonly used in everyday conversations and helps you communicate basic ideas like greetings, family, or daily activities.

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