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Hardly

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Meanings of Hardly

Interjection

  • Not really; used to show disagreement or doubt.

Adverb

  • Almost not at all; very little.
  • With a lot of effort; not easily.
  • Just a little bit; barely.

Explanation of the word: Hardly

Hardly means not very much. Like if you say you hardly ate, it means you didn't eat a lot.

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Translations for the word: Hardly

hindi
मुश्किल से

mushkil se

बिल्कुल नहीं

bilkul nahin

कम

kam

   

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Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Hardly

What does 'hardly' mean?
The word 'hardly' means not very much or almost not at all. For example, if you say you hardly ate, it means you ate very little.
How do you pronounce 'hardly'?
You pronounce 'hardly' like this: 'hahr-dlee'. It has two parts: 'hard' and 'ly'.
What is the origin of the word 'hardly'?
The word 'hardly' comes from the word 'hard', which means difficult or tough, and the ending 'ly' which is used to make it an adverb.
What is the meaning of 'hardly' in Bengali?
The word 'hardly' in Bengali is 'কষ্টে' (Kaṣṭe).