What does "hard of hearing" mean?

Having difficulty hearing; somewhat deaf.

What is a synonym for "hard of hearing"?

Common synonyms include: deaf, deaf, deaf mute, deafened, hearing impairment, stunned.

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Adjective

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Having difficulty hearing; somewhat deaf. idiomatic
"Speak loudly, because Grandpa is somewhat hard of hearing."

"Speak loudly, because Grandpa is somewhat hard of hearing."