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hard vs hardly

hardly vs hard

hard is an adjective but hardly is not an adjective.

hard and hardly both are adverbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hard No Yes No Yes
hardly No No No Yes
As adverbs, hard and hardly are synonyms defined as:
  • hard and hardly: slowly and with difficulty
hard (adjective) hardly (adjective)
produced without vibration of the vocal cords
resisting weight or pressure
dispassionate
(of speech sounds); produced with the back of the tongue raised toward or touching the velum
(of light) transmitted directly from a pointed light source
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
being distilled rather than fermented; having a high alcoholic content
unfortunate or hard to bear
given to excessive indulgence of bodily appetites especially for intoxicating liquors
dried out
very strong or vigorous
characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort
hard (adverb) hardly (adverb)
with effort or force or vigor only a very short time before
to the full extent possible; all the way slowly and with difficulty
slowly and with difficulty almost not
causing great damage or hardship
with firmness
indulging excessively
earnestly or intently
with pain or distress or bitterness
very near or close in space or time
into a solid condition
Difference between hard and hardly

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