Hardly Definition & Meaning
hardly
- adverb
- only a very short time before; "they could barely hear the speaker"; "we hardly knew them"; "just missed being hit"; "had scarcely rung the bell when the door flew open"; "would have scarce arrived before she would have found some excuse to leave"- W.B.Yeats
- almost not; "he hardly ever goes fishing"; "he was hardly more than sixteen years old"; "they scarcely ever used the emergency generator"
"Hardly" in song lyrics
See how hardly is used in real songs:
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"3D, you claim to God Lee, not hardly"
Ali — 360 -
"Some MC's think they're nice, but not hardly"
Ali f/ St. Louis Alumni * — St. Louis Alumni (Bonus Track) -
"Me bashful? Hardly"
Apathy & Celph Titled f/ One Two — Bad Attitudes
Words that rhyme with hardly
Usage tips for "hardly"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "hardly" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for hardly to find words that pair well.
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does hardly mean?
- only a very short time before; "they could barely hear the speaker"; "we hardly knew them"; "just missed being hit"; "had scarcely rung the bell when the door flew open"; "would have scarce arrived before she would have found some excuse to leave"- W.B.Yeats almost not; "he hardly ever goes fishing"; "he was hardly more than sixteen years old"; "they scarcely ever used the emergency generator"
- What part of speech is hardly?
- Hardly is an adverb.
- How many definitions does hardly have?
- Hardly has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adverb).