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The correct spelling is hardly.
How to pronounce hardly
/ˈhɑːdli/
adverbIPA: /ˈhɑːdli/
Say it like: Har-dlee
The correct spelling is hardly. (manner) Firmly, vigorously, with strength or exertion. For example: "I can't really deal hardly with people."
Usage Examples
“I can't really deal hardly with people.”
“they hardly ever watch television; I hardly think they'll come in this bad weather; it's hardly possible he could lose the election.”
“I think the Beatles are a really overrated band. ― Hardly!”
Meanings
adverb
- 1.(manner) Firmly, vigorously, with strength or exertion.
- 2.(manner) Harshly, severely; in a hard manner.
- 3.With difficulty.
- 4.(degree) Barely, only just, almost not.
interjection
- 1.Not really.
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