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Meaning of hardly
The primary meaning of the word "hardly" is to indicate that something is done or happens only a little, or to a very small extent.
Etymology of hardly
The word "hardly" originated from Old English "hearde" meaning "hard" and the adverbial suffix "-ly"
Historically, the word "hardly" has been used since the 9th century to indicate difficulty, scarcity, or rarity
Over time, the word "hardly" has evolved to encompass a range of meanings related to limitation, restriction, and rarity
Synonyms
scarcely
barely
rarely
seldom
infrequently
occasionally
once in a while
not often
not frequently
not usually
not typically
not commonly
not normally
almost never
very rarely
exceptionally
extraordinarily
unusually
remarkably
uniquely
limitedly
restrictedly
narrowly
marginally
minimally
slightly
faintly
vaguely
remotely
hardly ever
not often enough
not nearly
Definitions
- Used to indicate that something is done or happens only a little, or to a very small extent
- Used to indicate that something is barely possible or likely
- Used to indicate that something is only just true or accurate
Usage Examples
- I have hardly any money left in my account
- She hardly ever leaves her house on weekends
- He hardly knew what to say in response to the question
- The new policy has hardly made a difference in the company's overall performance