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The hike to the mountain top was tougher than I imagined.
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Narrator
The hike to the mountain top was tougher than I imagined.
Study notes
How to use in different contexts
Giving Advice
Be prepared, the hike to the summit is more challenging than you might think.
Describing Habits
I frequently go on hikes, but the climb to the mountain peak was unexpectedly strenuous.
Asking About Others
How did you find the hike to the top of the mountain; was it as difficult as expected?
Sharing Hypotheticals
If I had known how tough the hike would be, I would have prepared better.
Rephrased versions
Formal
The ascent to the mountain's peak proved more arduous than anticipated.
Casual
That hike up the mountain was way harder than I thought it would be!
Simpler English
The mountain climb was a lot tougher than I expected.
Phrases to learn
tougher than I imagined
More difficult or challenging than expected.
hike to the mountain top
A walk or trek to the summit of a mountain.