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| dif·fi·cul·ty [ díffikəltee ] |
noun (plural dif·fi·cul·ties) |
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1. quality of being difficult: the quality of being hard to do, understand, or deal with
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2. something not easily done: something that is hard to do, understand, or deal with
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3. effort: a great effort or struggle to do something
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4. dispute: a dispute or controversy
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plural noun dif·fi·cul·ties |
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1. trouble: a situation full of trouble, danger, or embarrassment
  Even a strong swimmer can get into difficulties in this river.
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2. objections: objections or attempts to prevent the progress of something
You're supposed to be here to help, not make difficulties.
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| [14th century. < Latin difficultas< difficilis "not easy" < facilis (see facile)] |
