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Barely
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Simple meaning
What does Barely mean?
Barely means only just or almost not.
Dictionary definition
Only just, almost not, or by a very small amount.
Example sentences
Barely in a sentence
easy
I could barely hear the whisper.
medium
The kitten was so small it could barely climb onto the couch.
hard
The team barely finished the project before the final deadline.
Synonyms
Words like Barely
Antonyms
Opposite words
easilyUse when something happens without difficulty.
clearlyUse when something is easy to see, hear, or understand.
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Practice 1
What does barely mean?
Barely means something happened by a very small amount or almost did not happen.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to barely?
Hardly can mean almost not, which is close to barely.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses barely correctly?
This sentence uses barely to mean the music was almost too quiet to hear.
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