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barely Definition and Meaning in English (barely definition)

adverb
Synonyms:hardlyscarcelyjust
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Barely definition: By only a small amount, degree, or margin; almost not at all.

Definitions of Barely

  1. 1adverb

    By only a small amount, degree, or margin; almost not at all.

Example Sentences

casual

“She barely managed to catch the last train.”

casual

“There was barely enough food for everyone.”

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Inflected Word Forms

nounbareness
adjectivebare

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

barely make itexpression

To succeed in doing something by a very small margin or just in time.

barely enoughcollocation

Just the minimum required amount of something.

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Barely definition: By only a small amount, degree, or margin; almost not at all.
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'Barely' translates to 'barely' in English. Barely definition: By only a small amount, degree, or margin; almost not at all.
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