hardly  /ˈhɑrd li/ ? Meaning of "hardly"

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Definition(s):

  1. (adv) only a very short time before
  2. (adv) almost not

Synonym(s)

Usage(s):

  1. That hardly mollifies the activists.
  2. It hardly matters that the X-Type was not that bad a car.
  3. It's easier to shake off because, after all, that's hardly the real you up there on that site.

Quotes

  1. Low then predicted: "I am confident they will win the title. Spain are a wonderful team. They are the masters of the game. You can see it in every pass. They can hardly be beaten. They are extremely calm and convincing. Spain were just better than...
    on Jul 7, 2010 By: Joachim Loew Source: Sportinglife.com

  2. "We don't go to parties. We hardly ever leave the house. We try to schedule time when we're alone," says Jolie, who sports various tattoos, wore a vial of Billy Bob Thornton's blood around her neck during their marriage, and was blamed for...
    on Jun 5, 2007 By: Angelina Jolie Source: USA Today

  3. "While we certainly all hope this will be a shot in the arm for the housing slump, it is hardly a panacea," Schumer said, noting that 22 percent of subprime loan holders are excluded from the plan because they are behind on their payments.
    on Dec 5, 2007 By: Charles Schumer Source: FOXNews

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