barely
/ˈbɛə(ɹ).li/
barely
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- 1.
by the smallest amount or degree; almost not.
"He was barely alive when they found him."
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He was barely alive when they found him in the wilderness.
He was barely alive when they found him in the wilderness.
I could barely understand what he was trying to say.
I could barely understand what he was trying to say.
The bus was so crowded, we could barely find a place to stand.
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How do you pronounce barely?
barely is pronounced [/ˈbɛə(ɹ).li/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does barely mean?
barely means "barely". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is barely?
barely is a Elementary-level word.
Can you give an example sentence with barely?
Example: "He was barely alive when they found him in the wilderness." — used to mean "barely".
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