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Barely

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Meanings of Barely

Adverb

  • By a small amount.
  • Almost not at all.
  • Just a little bit.

Explanation of the word: Barely

Barely means just a little bit. Like if you have a cookie and you take a tiny bite, you can say you barely ate it.

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Translations for the word: Barely

hindi
बमुश्किल

bamushkil

थोड़ा सा

thoda sa

बस

bas

   

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Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Barely

What does 'barely' mean?
'Barely' means just enough or only a little bit. For example, if you barely finish your homework, it means you just finished it in time.
How do you pronounce 'barely'?
You pronounce 'barely' like this: 'BARE-lee'. The first part sounds like 'bear' and the second part sounds like 'lee'.
What is the origin of the word 'barely'?
The word 'barely' comes from the word 'bare', which means not covered or empty. It has been used in English for a long time!
What is the meaning of 'barely' in Hindi?
The word 'barely' in Hindi is 'बमुश्किल' (Bamushkil).