hardly

adverb B1

Meaning

"Hardly" means almost not or very little.
💡 A common mistake is using "hardly" with positive words; it usually has a negative meaning.

Example Sentences

Do you hardly ever visit your friends on weekends ?
I could hardly hear you in the noisy room .

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