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Hardly /ˈhɑːdli/

The meaning and definition of Hardly, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

adverb
  1. (manner) Firmly, vigorously, with strength or exertion.
  2. (manner) Harshly, severely; in a hard manner.
    “I can't really deal hardly with people.”
interjection
  1. Not really.
    “I think the Beatles are a really overrated band. ― Hardly!”
Synonyms barely just only just scarcely

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