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Hardly Definition & Meaning

1. Barely; almost not at all.

Example: "i hardly slept last night because of the loud music outside."

2. Scarcely; only just.

Example: "i hardly had enough time to finish my project before the deadline."

3. With difficulty or effort.

Example: "he hardly managed to lift the heavy box onto the shelf."

4. In a way that is unlikely or improbable.

Example: "she hardly ever eats vegetables, but today she had a salad for lunch."

5. With reluctance or unwillingness.

Example: "he hardly wanted to go to the party, but his friends convinced him to come."

Examples of the word hardly used in sentences.

  • I hardly have any friends in this new city because I just moved here.
  • The movie was so boring that I hardly stayed awake until the end.
  • I hardly ever eat breakfast because I am always in a rush in the morning.
  • My little sister hardly understands what I am saying because she is only two years old.
  • My dog hardly ever barks, he is so quiet and well-behaved.
  • I can hardly wait for my birthday party tomorrow!
  • She hardly ever eats vegetables, but she loves fruit.
  • He worked hard all week and could hardly keep his eyes open during the movie.
  • It was so cold outside that I could hardly feel my fingers.
  • We hardly know each other, but I think we could be good friends.
  • "The exam was so difficult, I could hardly answer any of the questions."
  • "I hardly recognize her now that she's cut her hair."
  • "It's hardly worth going out in this weather, just stay inside and watch a movie."
  • "I can hardly believe how fast the time has gone by."
  • "Hardly anyone showed up to the meeting yesterday."
  • The restaurant was hardly busy on weekdays, but always packed on weekends.
  • Despite studying for hours, he could hardly solve the math problem.
  • Hardly had I started my new job, when the pandemic hit and everything changed.
  • She was hardly able to contain her excitement when she received the acceptance letter.
  • Hardly a week goes by without her practicing her piano skills.
  • I can hardly believe that it's already been a year since we last saw each other.
  • Hardly had I finished my presentation when the audience started applauding.
  • The restaurant staff worked so hard that they could hardly catch a breath during the peak hours.
  • Hardly anyone turned up to the party, which was a disappointment for the host.
  • Despite studying for hours, I can hardly understand this complex physics problem.
  • Despite facing a tough challenge, the athlete hardly showed any signs of exhaustion as he crossed the finish line.
  • Despite the long and difficult journey, the hiker hardly complained, taking in the stunning views and enjoying the experience.
  • The young author's debut novel was hardly a success, receiving lackluster reviews from critics and readers alike.
  • The company's CEO hardly had time for a break, constantly attending meetings and making important decisions.
  • The politician's promises of reform were hardly convincing to the public, who questioned their sincerity.
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