We will however need a more exact meaning of the word hard.

It seems that they took me at the exact meaning of the word.

He wasn't sure of the exact meaning, but the context seemed right.

Though the words might be true, their exact meaning is not yet known.

The exact meaning of the word son in this context is not known.

He could not read the exact meaning in their expressions.

The exact meaning of the name has changed at various times.

The exact meaning of this has been debated throughout church history.

The exact meaning of Sovereignty has changed some in the past.

That was a new one to him and he wondered at the exact meaning.