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hardly

[hahrd-lee] / ˈhɑrd li /
ADVERB
scarcely; with difficulty
Synonyms
STRONGEST
barely comparatively practically rarely seldom simply somewhat
STRONG
just
WEAK
almost inconceivably almost not by a hair by no means detectably faintly gradually imperceptibly infrequently little no more than no way not a bit not at all not by much not likely not markedly not measurably not much not notably not noticeably not often not quite once in a blue moon only only just perceptibly pretty near scantly slightly sparsely sporadically with trouble
Antonyms
STRONGEST
frequently
WEAK
very

Example Sentences

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But these big events, while a boon to specific industries like hotels, bars and restaurants, are hardly a driver in a city’s budget.

From Salon • Apr. 30, 2026

And while many residents had moved down from the big city seeking a quiet life, Matters said Gerringong was hardly a stranger to outsiders.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

But while deserving of top billing, Renegade is hardly a standout, especially after he drew the No. 1 post position, considered a disadvantage.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

Yet this was hardly Peterson’s only virtue: Live recordings, especially of his greatest trio, with bassist Ray Brown and drummer Ed Thigpen, show that Peterson could also swing harder than anybody.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

Clare apologized, though he could hardly see what fun they were interrupting.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman

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