Difference between Scarcely and Hardly

What is the difference between Scarcely and Hardly?

Scarcely as an adverb is in a scarce manner. while Hardly as an adverb is firmly, vigorously, with strength or exertion.

Part of speech: adverb

Definition: In a scarce manner. Probably not. Certainly not. Almost not at all; by a small margin.

Example sentence: Lettuce is like conversation; it must be fresh and crisp, so sparkling that you scarcely notice the bitter in it.

Part of speech: adverb

Definition: Firmly, vigorously, with strength or exertion.Harshly, severely.With difficulty.Barely, only just, almost not.

Example sentence: It is hardly possible to build anything if frustration, bitterness and a mood of helplessness prevail.

We hope you now know whether to use Scarcely or Hardly in your sentence.