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)
barely11just11scarce10scarcely15Almost not
Example: "He hardly ever goes fishing"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
barely11scarce10scarcely15Hardly - 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."
Word Game Points
Is HARDLY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, hardly is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordHARDLY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is HARDLY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, hardly is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordHARDLY has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.