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hardly
01
to a very small degree or extent
Examples
She hardly knew him, yet she agreed to help.
The instructions were hardly clear enough to follow.
Examples
The movie had hardly begun when the lights went out.
He had hardly walked in the door when the phone rang.
03
with great difficulty or effort; barely able to do something
Examples
After the accident, he could hardly move his leg.
She was so nervous, she could hardly speak.
04
in disagreement or disbelief
Examples
You think that was a good idea? I hardly think so.
He said it was my fault, I hardly see how.
05
used to indicate that something is unreasonable, unexpected, or inappropriate
Examples
It 's hardly the moment to argue about money.
You can hardly expect him to work for free.
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