Generally and Hardly

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Generally

Generally adverb - For the most part.
Usage example: generally, I don't care for raw vegetables
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Hardly is an antonym for generally.
Nearby Words: general, generously, generalization, generic, generality

Hardly

Hardly adverb - In a manner so as to cause loss or suffering.
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Generally is an antonym for hardly.
Nearby Word: hard
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  • Gratuitous English / Anime and Manga So her speaking German is hardly "gratuitous," though she does generally seem to be showing off when she does it.
    Source: Gratuitous English / Anime and Manga
  • Pistol-Whipping While hardly practical to kill an enemy, it does generally give them enough space to use their firearms effectively.
    Source: Pistol-Whipping
  • For that matter, non-New Englanders generally don't realize that there are in fact four versions of the "Boston" accent, only one of which is the stereotypical version — and in real life, it's hardly as exaggerated as depicted.
    Source: Hollywood New England
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