hardly

/ˈhɑːdli/ · adverb

Meaning

(manner) Firmly, vigorously, with strength or exertion.
(manner) Harshly, severely; in a hard manner.
With difficulty.
(degree) Barely, only just, almost not.
Not really.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

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Sources

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