hard vs hardly

Hard describes the intensity or effort of an action, while hardly indicates that an action almost never happens or barely occurs.

with great effort or intensity

The team worked hard all weekend to finish the project before the deadline.

scarcely, barely, or almost not at all

The music was so quiet that I could hardly hear the lyrics.

Watch out

She studied hardly for the exam but still failed the most difficult section.

She studied hard for the exam but still failed the most difficult section.
I have hard any money left in my bank account after paying rent.

I have hardly any money left in my bank account after paying rent.

Remember Hard is for effort; hardly is for 'almost not'.

Quick check

Fill the gap with one of the two options.