Definitions
- Used to describe something that is barely or almost not happening. - Used to express a negative outcome or result. - Used to indicate that something is difficult or challenging.
- Used to indicate a recent occurrence or action. - Used to express fairness or equality. - Used to emphasize a small or insignificant amount or degree.
List of Similarities
- 1Both are adverbs.
- 2Both can be used to modify verbs.
- 3Both can be used to express a degree or amount.
- 4Both can be used to indicate a negative outcome or result.
What is the difference?
- 1Meaning: Hardly indicates something is barely happening, while just indicates something has happened recently or emphasizes a small amount.
- 2Usage: Hardly is used to describe negative outcomes or results, while just is used to express fairness or equality.
- 3Frequency: Hardly is used less frequently than just in everyday language.
- 4Formality: Just is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, while hardly is typically used in informal contexts.
- 5Position: Just can be used at the beginning or end of a sentence, while hardly is usually placed before the verb it modifies.
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Remember this!
Hardly and just are both adverbs that can be used to modify verbs and express a degree or amount. However, hardly indicates something is barely happening or describes negative outcomes, while just indicates something has happened recently or emphasizes a small amount. Just is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, while hardly is typically used in informal contexts.
