Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hardly-ever
adverb
ˈhɑːrd.li ˈɛv.ər
Definition
A term used to indicate that something happens very infrequently or almost never.
Examples
- I hardly ever go out on weekdays.
- She hardly ever eats dessert after dinner.
- They hardly ever watch television anymore.
Meaning
The phrase ‘hardly ever’ implies that an event or action occurs with little frequency, suggesting it is rare or uncommon.
Synonyms
- rarely
- seldom
- almost never