Hardly and Terribly

Opposite meaning words

Hardly adverb - Certainly not.

Usage example: I would hardly think someone with her attitude could make a good manager

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Terribly is an antonym for hardly.

Nearby Word: hard

Terribly adverb - To a great degree.

Usage example: I'm terribly sorry to bother you

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Hardly is an antonym for terribly.

Nearby Word: terrible

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