Meaning & use
hardy
Able to endure difficult conditions, such as harsh weather, hard work, or physical strain.
See it in a sentence
Only the most hardy plants survive the freezing winters found at that altitude.
The hardy explorers pressed on despite days of freezing rain and little food.
A note on using this word
Hardy is especially common in gardening, describing plants able to survive cold winters outdoors without special protection.
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