The difference between Hardly and Just
When used as interjections, hardly means not really, whereas just means expressing dismay or discontent.
When used as adverbs, hardly means firmly, vigorously, with strength or exertion, whereas just means only, simply, merely.
Just is also noun with the meaning: a joust, tournament.
Just is also verb with the meaning: to joust, fight a tournament.
Just is also adjective with the meaning: factually right, correct.
check bellow for the other definitions of Hardly and Just
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Hardly as an adverb (manner, obsolete):
Firmly, vigorously, with strength or exertion.
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Hardly as an adverb (manner, archaic):
Harshly, severely.
Examples:
"I can't really deal hardly with people."
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Hardly as an adverb (now, rare):
With difficulty.
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Hardly as an adverb (degree):
Barely, only just, almost not.
Examples:
"they hardly ever watch television;  I hardly think they'll come in this bad weather;  it's hardly possible he could lose the election."
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Just as an adjective:
Factually right, correct; factual.
Examples:
"It is a just assessment of the facts."
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Just as an adjective:
Rationally right, correct.
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Just as an adjective:
Morally right; upright, righteous, equitable; fair.
Examples:
"It looks like a just solution at first glance."
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Just as an adjective:
Proper, adequate.
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Just as an adverb:
Only, simply, merely.
Examples:
"Plant just a few tomatoes, unless you can freeze or dry them."
"He calls it vermilion, but it's just red to me."
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Just as an adverb (sentence adverb):
; simply.
Examples:
"'Just follow the directions on the box."
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Just as an adverb (speech act):
Examples:
"I just called to say "hi"."
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Just as an adverb (speech act):
.
Examples:
"Lord, we just want to thank You and praise Your Name."
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Just as an adverb (degree):
absolutely, positively
Examples:
"It is just splendid!"
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Just as an adverb:
Moments ago, recently.
Examples:
"They just left, but you may leave a message at the desk."
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Just as an adverb:
By a narrow margin; closely; nearly.
Examples:
"The fastball just missed my head!"
"The piece just might fit."
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Just as an adverb:
Exactly, precisely, perfectly.
Examples:
"He wants everything just right for the big day."
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Just as a noun:
A joust, tournament.
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Just as a verb:
To joust, fight a tournament.
Examples:
"rfquotek Fairfax"