Looking for the meaning of the word BARELY in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of BARELY with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Barely
Speech Type: Adverb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈbɛːli
Dialects: British English
Definition:
only just; almost not
Short Definition:only just
Examples:- she nodded, barely able to speak
- a barely perceptible pause
Definition:
in a simple and sparse way
Short Definition:simply and sparsely
Examples:- their barely furnished house
Definition:
openly; explicitly.
Short Definition:openly
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