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HARDLY

(adverb, interj.)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Hardly.

How to pronounce hardly:

US

Hardly - as an adverb

Only a very short time before

Example: "We hardly knew them"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
barelyjustscarcescarcely

Almost not

Example: "He hardly ever goes fishing"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
barelyscarcescarcely

Slowly and with difficulty

Example: "Prejudices die hard"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hard

Hardly - as an interjection

Not really.

Example: "I think the beatles are a really overrated band. ― hardly!"

Example Sentences

"She could hardly see anything in the dark room."
"He hardly spoke during the entire meeting."
"I can hardly hear what you're saying."
"They hardly ever go out to eat."
"The movie was so boring that I hardly stayed awake."
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Word Game Points

Is HARDLY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, hardly is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

HARDLY has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is HARDLY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, hardly is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
HARDLY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is HARDLY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, hardly is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
HARDLY has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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