# tougher

Pronunciation: say "TUF-er" US /ˈtʌfɚ/, UK /ˈtʌfə/, AUS /ˈtɐfə/

## Adjective

1. Comparative of tough. — comparative form of tough: more tough
   - Simple: Comparative of tough. Use it to say something is more tough than another thing.
   - _The leather strap proved tougher than the rope it replaced._
   - _Negotiations grew tougher as neither side would budge on price._

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