Adverb meanings

He works hard every day. Does it mean "with effort" or "scarcely"?

• "with effort"

• "willingly"

I hardly see him anymore. Does it mean "almost not" or "with effort"?

• "with effort"

• "almost not"

Children travel free on buses. Does it mean "without cost" or "willingly"?

• "willingly"

• "without cost"

He spoke freely about his past. Does it mean "without cost" or "willingly"?

• "willingly"

• "without cost"

The pilot flew high above the mountains. Does it mean "at a high level" or "very much"?

• "very much"

• "at a high level"

She is highly regarded by her colleagues. Does it mean "very much" or "at a high level"?

• "at a high level"

• "very much"

I haven't seen him lately. Does it mean "not early" or "recently"?

• "not early"

• "recently"

They arrived late to the party. Does it mean "not early" or "recently"?

• "not early"

• "recently"

I have nearly finished my homework. Does it mean "almost" or "close"?

• "close"

• "almost"

I live near the school. Does it mean "almost" or "close"?

• "almost"

• "close"