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hardly vs just

just vs hardly

hardly is not an adjective while just is an adjective.

hardly and just both are adverbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hardly No No No Yes
just No Yes No Yes
As adverbs, hardly and just are synonyms defined as:
  • hardly and just: only a very short time before
Other synonyms of hardly include barely, scarce, scarcely.
hardly (adjective) just (adjective)
used especially of what is legally or ethically right or proper or fitting
fair to all parties as dictated by reason and conscience
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
of moral excellence
hardly (adverb) just (adverb)
only a very short time before and nothing more
slowly and with difficulty only a moment ago
almost not (used for emphasis) absolutely
only a very short time before
indicating exactness or preciseness
exactly at this moment or the moment described
possibly (indicating a slight chance of something being true)
by a little
Difference between hardly and just

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