Hard and Hardly

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Hard

Hard adverb - With great effort or determination.
Usage example: a hard-won victory
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Hardly is a synonym for hard in with difficulty topic. In some cases you can use "Hardly" instead an adverb "Hard", when it comes to topics like with resentment.
Nearby Words: harden, hardship, hardy, hardly, hardness

Hardly

Hardly adverb - In a manner so as to cause loss or suffering.
Usage example: the new judge vowed to deal hardly with repeat offenders
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Hard is a synonym for hardly. Sometimes you can use "Hard" instead an adverb "Hardly".
Nearby Word: hard

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