Hardly Sentences
Hardly means barely or scarcely, often used to emphasize the minimal degree or extent of something. e.g., She could hardly believe she had won the prize.
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Hardly Sentences
The room was so quiet, you could hardly hear a pin drop.
They could hardly hear the speaker.
I had hardly started when it began to rain.
The puzzle was so difficult, they could hardly solve it.
He could hardly see through the fog.
She had hardly finished her homework.
She was so tired she could hardly stand.
She had hardly any time to prepare.
The cat had hardly touched its food.
They had hardly any idea what to do next.
He was so quiet, we could hardly hear him.
He had hardly any money left.
I could hardly recognize her after so many years.
He could hardly believe his eyes.
They could hardly believe the news.
I could hardly sleep with all the noise.
The book was so boring, I could hardly finish it.
She could hardly contain her excitement.
He had hardly any luck fishing that day.
They could hardly resist the delicious smell of cookies.
She had hardly any time to relax.
The test was so hard, I could hardly answer any questions.
The music was so loud, we could hardly think.
He could hardly walk after the long hike.
The car was so old, it could hardly run.
The dog was so small, it could hardly be seen in the grass.
They had hardly spoken a word all day.
She could hardly understand the complex instructions.
I could hardly breathe in the crowded room.
They could hardly keep their eyes open during the movie.
He could hardly believe he lost his keys again.
The weather was so cold, they could hardly feel their fingers.
The challenge was so tough, I could hardly keep going.
They had hardly any sugar left for the recipe.
The path was so narrow, we could hardly walk side by side.
They could hardly wait for the holidays.
She had hardly any friends in the new school.
She was so fast, I could hardly keep up.
He could hardly wait to open his presents.
The room was so dark, I could hardly find my way.
The task was so difficult, they could hardly complete it.
He could hardly imagine life without his pet.
The text was so small, she could hardly read it.
She had hardly any energy left for the race.
She could hardly wait for her birthday.
He could hardly express his gratitude.
She could hardly focus with all the distractions.
He had hardly any experience but still tried.
She could hardly understand the foreign language.
The stars were so faint, they could hardly be seen.
Hardly Definitions
Almost not; just about not.
They could hardly finish the race in time.
Barely or only just; almost not.
He could hardly walk after the marathon.
Scarcely or with great difficulty.
She could hardly see in the dim light.
With little likelihood or chance.
He could hardly win the game now.
Barely enough; in a minimal amount.
She had hardly any money left.
With difficulty or effort.
He could hardly lift the heavy box.
Hardly Idioms & Phrases
Through hardly's lens
Viewing or considering something with the perception that it is barely significant or noticeable.
Through hardly's lens, the efforts seemed insignificant, though they were crucial.
In hardly's grip
In a situation where success or progress is barely achieved or felt.
He completed the project in hardly's grip, with barely enough resources.
At hardly's edge
Being in a position where there is barely enough to succeed or proceed.
The team was at hardly's edge, with resources running low.
Beneath hardly's veil
Subtly hidden or barely noticeable under a thin cover.
Beneath hardly's veil, there was a hint of disappointment in his smile.
At the heart of hardly
Being fundamentally characterized by scarcity or minimal presence.
At the heart of hardly, the village had learned to thrive with limited means.
Under hardly's shadow
Operating in a situation where there is barely enough or minimal presence.
They worked under hardly's shadow, with very little guidance.
In the garden of hardly
In an environment where everything is minimal or barely sufficient.
In the garden of hardly, the community learned to make do with very little.
With hardly a whisper
Doing something quietly or subtly, almost imperceptibly.
The change happened with hardly a whisper, unnoticed by most.
On the path of hardly
Moving towards a goal with minimal progress or success.
He was on the path of hardly, making slow and challenging advancements in his work.
Hardly's silent echo
The quiet but noticeable impact of something that is barely there or minimal.
In the tranquil forest, there was hardly's silent echo, a faint rustle of leaves.
By hardly's measure
Using a standard or judgment that recognizes the minimal or barely sufficient.
By hardly's measure, their achievements were significant, given their limited resources.
With hardly's touch
Affecting or influencing something in a very slight or minimal way.
She decorated the room with hardly's touch, keeping it simple and understated.
Beneath hardly's sky
Living in a time or place where scarcity or minimal resources are the norm.
The farmers toiled beneath hardly's sky, with rain seldom falling.
With the eyes of hardly
Observing or perceiving with an awareness of the minimal or scarce.
He saw the world with the eyes of hardly, always conscious of what was lacking.
Hardly's quiet dance
The subtle and almost imperceptible actions taken in a situation of scarcity or minimal presence.
In the delicate ecosystem, every creature performed hardly's quiet dance, balancing survival.
In the embrace of hardly
Accepting or adapting to a situation where there is barely enough or very little.
They lived in the embrace of hardly, finding joy in the simplest things.
Through hardly's gate
Entering into a phase or situation where there is barely enough to get by.
Stepping through hardly's gate, they entered a period of financial restraint.
Hardly's guiding star
Using the principle of minimalism or scarcity as a guiding influence or method.
For her, hardly's guiding star was simplicity in all aspects of life.
On hardly's horizon
Approaching a future where there is barely enough or minimal prospects.
With resources depleting, there was drought on hardly's horizon.
Common Curiosities
What is the pronunciation of hardly?
"Hardly" is pronounced as /ˈhɑːrd.li/ in British English and /ˈhɑːrd.li/ in American English.
What is the verb form of hardly?
"Hardly" is an adverb, not a verb, and therefore does not have a verb form.
What part of speech is hardly?
"Hardly" is an adverb.
What is the root word of hardly?
The root word of "hardly" is "hard," which is an adjective.
What is another term for hardly?
Another term for "hardly" is "scarcely" or "barely."
Which vowel is used before hardly?
Typically, no article is used before "hardly" as it is an adverb.
What is the opposite of hardly?
The opposite of "hardly" could be "easily," "clearly," or "definitely."
What is the plural form of hardly?
As an adverb, "hardly" does not have a plural form.
Why is it called hardly?
It's called "hardly" because it means "only just; almost not," implying something is done with difficulty or scarcity.
How many syllables are in hardly?
There are two syllables in "hardly."
Which conjunction is used with hardly?
"Hardly" can be used with conjunctions like "when," as in "hardly had she arrived when..."
Is hardly a vowel or consonant?
The word "hardly" starts with a consonant sound.
How do we divide hardly into syllables?
"Hardly" is divided into syllables as: hard-ly.
Which determiner is used with hardly?
As an adverb, "hardly" typically does not require a determiner.
Which article is used with hardly?
Articles are not used with "hardly" as it is an adverb.
Is hardly an abstract noun?
"Hardly" is not a noun; it's an adverb.
Is hardly a countable noun?
"Hardly" is not a noun; it's an adverb.
How is hardly used in a sentence?
Example: "She could hardly believe what she was seeing."
Is hardly a collective noun?
"Hardly" is not a collective noun.
What is the singular form of hardly?
"Hardly" is an adverb and does not have singular or plural forms.
Is hardly a noun or adjective?
"Hardly" is an adverb.
Is hardly an adverb?
Yes, "hardly" is an adverb.
Is the word hardly imperative?
No, "hardly" is not used in the imperative form; it's an adverb.
Is the word “hardly” a Direct object or an Indirect object?
"Hardly" as an adverb does not function as a direct or indirect object.
What is a stressed syllable in hardly?
The stressed syllable in "hardly" is the first one: hard-ly.
Which preposition is used with hardly?
Prepositions are not typically used directly with "hardly," as it modifies verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.
Is hardly a negative or positive word?
"Hardly" is generally considered a negative word as it often implies something is barely or scarcely happening.
Is the hardly term a metaphor?
"Hardly" can be used metaphorically to emphasize the minimal extent or degree of something.
Is the word hardly Gerund?
No, "hardly" is not a gerund; it's an adverb.
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