Hardly (adverb)

1. Almost not; barely.
2. Seldom or rarely.
3. With difficulty or effort.

Origin:

From middle english, from old english heardlice; akin to old high german hart, harsh.

Examples:

1. I could hardly hear what he was saying.
2. I have hardly any money left.
3. She could hardly walk after running the marathon.
4. He had hardly started when it began to rain.
5. I had hardly finished my breakfast when the phone rang.