Barely
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbɛə(ɹ).li/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Barely is an adverb meaning (not comparable, degree) By a small margin.
Meaning
(not comparable, degree) By a small margin.
More Meanings
- (not comparable, degree) Almost not at all.
- (Chicano, not comparable) Recently, just now.
- (not comparable, archaic) Merely.
- (comparable, rare) Openly, clearly, plainly.
Example Sentences
Yes, it is barely visible.
I barely got to the store.
The plane is so far away now I can barely see it.
I barely completed my homework. However, I got a score of 5 for it.
Synonyms for barely
Depending on context, synonyms include hardly, scarcely, just, scantily, scarce.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include scarcely, scarce, scantily, hardly, just, marginally.
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