hardly
/ˈhɑːdli//ˈhɑɹdli/
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.”
- 3
With difficulty.
- 4
(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.”
interjection
- 1
Not really.
“I think the Beatles are a really overrated band. ― Hardly!”
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