hardly survive

Frequency: 6.89.2 per million words

to almost not be able to continue to live or exist

surviveADVERB + SURVIVE

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hardly

Examples (10)

  • The small village could hardly survive the harsh winter.
  • Many businesses hardly survive the economic downturn.
  • He hardly survived the dangerous expedition.
  • Without enough funding, the non-profit organization could hardly survive.
  • The ancient ruins hardly survive the test of time.
  • She hardly survived the difficult childbirth.
  • The species could hardly survive without its natural habitat.
  • After the accident, he could hardly survive the pain.
  • The small business could hardly survive the competition.
  • They hardly survived the ordeal without significant loss.