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hardly vs barely
Is there a difference between them or can I use them interchangeably, which I don`t think. There must be a difference in usage.
Thanks
4 Thg 02 2015 13:09
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They mean the same and they can be used interchangeably. "Hardly" is more common.
4 tháng 2 năm 2015
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The difference is that "hardly" means something is true to a degree which is unimportant or insignificant. Basically, you are saying something is true but is no different than if it was not true.
"Barely" means almost not true (but is still true). Also it can still be significant or important. It is more positive than "hardly".
For example, if you said "I hardly have enough money to buy that," you probably mean "I can't or won't buy that." If you said "I barely have enough money to buy that," you probably mean "I can or will buy that, but then I will have no money or very little money."
4 tháng 2 năm 2015
hello
I want to write a sentence that explains that he has lost his consciousness and someone gave him vinegar to smell and he recovers.
this is how it goes.
...while the others use vinegar to bring Stefano around. Or to bring St.. back to his senses or make Stefanos find his consciousness
thanks
22 tháng 11 năm 2021
Erkan, at your level it's very important to learn to use a good english english dictionary. Try this one: [BARELY] http://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/barely?q=barely
[HARDLY] http://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/hardly?q=hardly
4 tháng 2 năm 2015
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