[Vocabulary] try hard and try harder

[UM Chakma]

1.Try hard.
2.Try harder.

I think both the above commands I mentioned are correct. But what is the difference between the both in meaning. I guess there cannot have much difference in meaning. In #1, "hard" is used as an adverb. It's clear. But in #2, what "harder" is used as? Although I checked up if it is an adverb in the dictionary, I got no clarification. All I know is that "harder" is the comparative form of "hard". If if it is comparative form of hard, how come is it used in #2?

Thanks,

 

[charliedeut]

1.Try hard. This implies you had not tried hard before, as if you had just been testing your ground.
2.Try harder. This means you tried hard before, but failed; therefore, if you want to succeed, you must try harder (=with an extra effort).

charliedeut

 

[UM Chakma]

I got it. Is "harder" an adverb here?

 

[tzfujimino]

1.Try hard.
2.Try harder.

I guess there cannot have much difference in meaning. - Well, I don't think I can agree with you on that point. What are "comparatives" for, then?

In #1, "hard" is used as an adverb. It's clear. But in #2, what "harder" is used as? - It's still used as an adverb.

Although I checked up if it is an adverb in the dictionary, I got no clarification. All I know is that "harder" is the comparative form of "hard". If if it is comparative form of hard, how come is it used in #2? - "Comparatives" are used because there's a reason for it. They are used in the right context.

Thanks,

Please see my comments above in blue.

 

[UM Chakma]

One thing is clear. Comparatives can represent as adverbs.

 

[tzfujimino]

One thing is clear. Comparatives can represent as adverbs.

Well, I'd say adverbs (and adjectives, of course) have comparatives and superlatives.

:-D

 

[UM Chakma]

I am a bit aware of that. For example: early-earlier-earliest. Is it okay? Oh! I got. Then "harder" is an adverb and it goes as "hard-harder-hardest". I have been confused because "hard" is sometimes used as an adjective; Also it goes as hard-harder-hardest. Now I got. Then the adverb "hard" has another form: i.e. "hardly". Okay! Now all clear. I have no words to thank you.


Another simple question: Does "hardly" have comparative and superlative forms?

 

[bhaisahab]

I am a bit aware of that. For example: early-earlier-earliest. Is it okay? Oh! I got. Then "harder" is an adverb and it goes as "hard-harder-hardest". I have been confused because "hard" is sometimes used as an adjective; Also it goes as hard-harder-hardest. Now I got. Then the adverb "hard" has another form: i.e. "hardly". Okay! Now all clear. I have no words to thank you.


Another simple question: Does "hardly" have comparative and superlative forms?

No, it doesn't.

 

[SoothingDave]

I am a bit aware of that. For example: early-earlier-earliest. Is it okay? Oh! I got. Then "harder" is an adverb and it goes as "hard-harder-hardest". I have been confused because "hard" is sometimes used as an adjective; Also it goes as hard-harder-hardest. Now I got. Then the adverb "hard" has another form: i.e. "hardly". Okay! Now all clear. I have no words to thank you.


Another simple question: Does "hardly" have comparative and superlative forms?

Watch out here. "Hardly" means "barely." "Hardly working" is not the same at all as "working hard."

 

[emsr2d2]

I am a bit aware of that. For example: early-earlier-earliest. Is it okay? Oh! I got. Then "harder" is an adverb and it goes as "hard-harder-hardest". I have been confused because "hard" is sometimes used as an adjective; Also it goes as hard-harder-hardest. Now I got. Then the adverb "hard" has another form: i.e. "hardly". Okay! Now all clear. I have no words to thank you.


Another simple question: Does "hardly" have comparative and superlative forms?

I am working hard = I am working diligently.
Working is hard = Working is difficult.
I am hardly working = I am barely working at all (I am working very little).

As you have already been told, "hardly" does not have comparative and superlative forms. It should now be clear why not.

 

[UM Chakma]

100% clear. No anymore doubt. It was a great help that all of you helped me to sort out my confusion, about which I was confused for a long time. So how can I remain without thanking you? Thanks all. Specially to tzfujimino . I am sorry. I might have broken a rule. I have been told to click the "like" button if I want to thank someone. I will do it from the next time. No rules will be broken. Only for this time let me do. Thanks.:up: