hardly
/ˈhɑːdli/
adverb
🇬🇧 UK
/ˈhɑːdli/
🇺🇸 US
/ˈhɑɹdli/
Meaning
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Meaning 1 · adverb
(manner) Firmly, vigorously, with strength or exertion.
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Meaning 2 · adverb
(manner) Harshly, severely; in a hard manner.
“I can't really deal hardly with people.”
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Meaning 3 · adverb
With difficulty.
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Meaning 4 · adverb
(degree) Barely, only just, almost not.
“they hardly ever watch television; I hardly think they'll come in this bad weather; it's hardly possible he could lose the election.”
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Meaning 5 · interjection
Not really.
“I think the Beatles are a really overrated band. ― Hardly!”
How this word is used
- General “I can't really deal hardly with people.”
- General “they hardly ever watch television; I hardly think they'll come in this bad weather; it's hardly possible he could lose the election.”
- Everyday “I think the Beatles are a really overrated band. ― Hardly!”
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