hardly a

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Adjective hardly a has 1 sense

hardly a - very few; "hardly a man is now alive who remembers that famous date and year"
Antonym: many (indirect, via few)

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Term: Hardly a

Meaning: Used to emphasize that something is very rarely or almost never the case.

Part of speech: Adverbial phrase

Sense: Popular, Local

Sample Sentences:

He is hardly a skilled musician; his guitar playing is quite mediocre.
There is hardly a day that goes by without her taking a walk in the park.
I can't believe you fell asleep during the movie. It's hardly a thrilling experience!
She's hardly a morning person and prefers to sleep in until late.