Dictionary of problem words and expressions. Harry Shaw. 1975.
hardly, scarcely, barely — These three adverbs imply the doing or accomplishing of something by the narrowest of margins: The injured man was hardly (scarcely, barely) able to move his lips. What slight difference exists among them is that hardly suggests difficulty, the… … Dictionary of problem words and expressions
hardly — /hahrd lee/, adv. 1. only just; almost not; barely: We had hardly reached the lake when it started raining. hardly any; hardly ever. 2. not at all; scarcely: That report is hardly surprising. 3. with little likelihood: He will hardly come now. 4 … Universalium
scarce, scarcely — Although scarce can be used as an adverb (scarce more than a bare living), its greatest use in contemporary speech and writing is that of an adjective meaning infrequently found or seen, insufficient, not plentiful : Pretty women are scarce in… … Dictionary of problem words and expressions
hard|ly — «HAHRD lee», adverb. 1. only just; barely: »We hardly had time to eat breakfast. 2. not quite: »His story is hardly true. He is hardly strong enough to lift that trunk. 3. probably not: »They will hardly come in all this rain. 4 … Useful english dictionary
doublenegative — double negative n. A construction that employs two negatives, especially to express a single negation. Usage Note: Traditional grammar holds that double negatives combine to form an affirmative. Readers will therefore interpret the sentence He… … Universalium
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performing arts — arts or skills that require public performance, as acting, singing, or dancing. [1945 50] * * * ▪ 2009 Introduction Music Classical. The last vestiges of the Cold War seemed to thaw for a moment on Feb. 26, 2008, when the unfamiliar strains … Universalium
scarce|ly — «SKAIRS lee», adverb. 1. not quite; barely: »I can scarcely hear your voice. We could scarcely see the ship through the thick fog. SYNONYM(S): See syn. under hardly. (Cf. ↑hardly) 2. decidedly not: »He can scarcely have said that … Useful english dictionary
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