1. (adv.) In a hard or difficult manner; with difficulty.

2. (adv.) Unwillingly; grudgingly.

3. (adv.) Scarcely; barely; not quite; not wholly.

4. (adv.) Severely; harshly; roughly.

5. (adv.) Confidently; hardily.

6. (adv.) Certainly; surely; indeed.

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