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hardly
01
to a very small degree
02
used to imply a recent occurrence before the present or a specified point in time
03
slowly and with difficulty
Example
She hardly noticed the subtle changes in the room's decor.
The issue was hardly addressed in the initial stages of the discussion.
The team's effort was hardly sufficient to meet the ambitious project goals.
The changes in the market were hardly predictable, leading to unexpected outcomes.
He spoke so quietly that I could hardly hear his explanation.
