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GrammarJLPT N1

hardly

Expression

Definitions

1. hardly

This adverb-plus-negative pattern means "not properly," "barely," or "hardly" doing something. It expresses that an action is done insufficiently or not at all, and it always pairs with a negative verb form at the end of the sentence.

Grammar

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Example sentences

Sentence 1

"That teacher barely answers any questions," a student said.

Sentence 2

I've looked everywhere and I still can't find my keys!

Sentence 3

The wind is so strong the umbrella is barely doing anything!

Sentence 4

Your instructions are so vague I can hardly do anything, you know?

Sentence 5

The meeting materials were shared, but it seems like no one has properly read them.