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difficulty

'difikәlti8 senses · 63 ms
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noun/ˈdɪfɪkəlti/
  1. 1

    The state of being difficult, or hard to do.countableuncountable

    • My mom is old and has a lot of difficulty (in) remembering all her grandchildren's names.
  2. 2

    An obstacle that hinders achievement of a goal.countableuncountable

    • We faced a difficulty in trying to book a flight so late.
  3. 3

    Physical danger from the environment, especially with risk of drowningcountablein-pluralsometimes

    • 2012 August 2, "Children rescued after getting into difficulties in Donegal" BBC Online
  4. 4

    An objection.countableuncountable

  5. 5

    That which cannot be easily understood or believed.countableuncountable

  6. 6

    An awkward situation or quarrel.countableuncountable

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