😅Barely

adverb
/ˈber.li/

Meaning

scarcely; only just; almost not
only just; almost not

Example Sentences

I barely passed the exam.

She barely passed the exam.

Synonyms

scarcely, hardly, just, merely, narrowly
Entry 1
scarcely, hardly, just, merely
Entry 2
hardly, scarcely, just, narrowly

Antonyms

abundantly, completely, fully, entirely, easily, certainly, clearly
Entry 1
abundantly, completely, fully, entirely
Entry 2
easily, certainly, clearly

Collocations

barely visible, barely audible, barely survive, barely enough, barely alive, barely noticeable
Entry 1
barely visible, barely audible, barely survive, barely enough
Entry 2
barely enough, barely visible, barely alive, barely noticeable

More Example Sentences

We barely try to save money these days.

He barely tries to be on time these days.

He can barely walk after the long flight.

We barely try to meet regularly these days.

He barely tries to fix problems these days.

They can barely afford the rent this month.

I barely try to learn new things these days.

She barely tries to reply quickly these days.

They barely try to communicate clearly these days.

We can barely finish the report before the deadline.

Related Vocabularies

in a strong, steady, and unwavering manner
In the mind or spirit; not outwardly visible.
two times
in a public manner; openly; for everyone to see or know
in a gentle or quiet way.
to a great extent or degree

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