barely
bare
ˈbɛr
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/bˈe‍əli/

Definition & Meaning of "barely"in English

barely
01

in a manner that almost does not exist or occur

barely definition and meaning
Examples
He barely made it to the bus stop in time for the last bus of the day.
02

used to refer to something happening only a very short time before an event

Examples
She barely made it to the train station before the doors closed.
03

by a little

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