Hardly and Overmuch

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Hardly adverb - In a manner so as to cause loss or suffering.

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Overmuch is an antonym for hardly.

Nearby Word: hard

Overmuch adverb - Beyond a normal or acceptable limit.

Usage example: you worry overmuch about what other people think

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Hardly is an antonym for overmuch.

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Overmuch and Hardly. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/hardly/overmuch

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