stiff
stiff
hard to bend
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stiff with Russian translation
stiff usage examples
Новая картонная коробка была настолько жёсткой, что я не мог её согнуть.
The new cardboard box was so stiff that I couldn't bend it.
Она выгладила блузку так, что воротник стал жёстким.
She ironed the blouse until the collar looked stiff.
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stiff belongs to the topic "Adjectives". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
stiff synonyms
What's the difference between stiff / strict / firm / inflexible / unyielding / hard
main sense: rigid, not easily bent or moved; can describe materials, posture, or manner
The paint had dried and become stiff.
Краска высохла и стала жёсткой.
applies to enforcement of rules or discipline; less about physical stiffness
She is strict with deadlines at work.
Она строга в отношении сроков на работе.
He gave a firm answer and refused to change it.
Он дал твёрдый ответ и отказался его менять.
stresses inability or unwillingness to change position or adapt
The manager was inflexible about working hours.
Менеджер был непреклонен в вопросе рабочего времени.
implies strong refusal to give way; more forceful than 'rigid'
Her unyielding stance made compromise difficult.
Её непреклонная позиция затрудняла компромисс.
broad: physically firm/solid or difficult; not always interchangeable with 'stiff'
The surface was hard, not flexible.
Поверхность была твёрдой, не гибкой.
focuses on severity or unpleasantness (tone, punishment, conditions), less on physical rigidity
The judge's sentence was seen as too harsh.
Приговор судьи посчитали слишком суровым.
emphasizes mass, density, or reliability; can mean firm but not specifically stiff
The table is solid and doesn't wobble.
Стол твёрдый и не шатается.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce stiff and what this word means
stiff translation: жёсткий. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce stiff
/ˈstɪf/
stiff translation
жёсткий
stiff examples
The new cardboard box was so stiff that I couldn't bend it.
stiff transcription
/ˈstɪf/, /ˈstɪf/
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Questions about this word
stiff meaning: what does it mean?
hard to bend
stiff pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
stiff is pronounced as /ˈstɪf/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
stiff definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The new cardboard box was so stiff that I couldn't bend it. Translation: Новая картонная коробка была настолько жёсткой, что я не мог её согнуть.
Is stiff part of Adjectives vocabulary?
Yes, stiff (жёсткий) can be learned in the Adjectives topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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