Tuesday, 22 December 2015

Homonyms - Harsh (As an Adjective)



1.    (adj)unkind
Ø       These poor children have had such a harsh upbringing. It’s no wonder they so timid.
Ø        Everyone secretly thought the punishment was rather harsh for such a minor offence.
Ø       Hannah eventually apologized to her brother for saying such harsh things to him during their argument.

2.   (adj) – (of a climate or conditions) hostile
Ø       Very few plants can survive the harsh environment of the desert.  

Ø        Everyone was amazed that he managed to endure the harsh conditions in prison for so many years. 

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