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Wordabulary

difficulty

Pronunciation
Noun B1 Intermediate

Quick answer

The state of being hard to do, deal with, or understand.

"He had difficulty reading the small print."

Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms

Antonyms

ease

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Which word fits the gap? "He had _____ reading the small print."

Answer: difficulty

In your own words, what does "difficulty" mean?

The state of being hard to do, deal with, or understand.

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