Hardly and Smoothly

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

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Smoothly is an antonym for hardly.

Nearby Word: hard

Smoothly adverb - Without difficulty.

Usage example: we proceeded smoothly to the next stage of the project

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Hardly is an antonym for smoothly.

Nearby Words: smooth, smoothness, smoother

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