barely
Prononciation : [ˈbɛrli]
Mot
Contexte : « degree »
(adverb) when something is just enough or only just happens. It means not much more than a certain amount. If you barely pass a test, you only got a little bit above the passing score.
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She barely finished her homework on time, just a few minutes before the deadline.
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He didn’t barely make it; he missed the bus by ten minutes.
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Did you barely make it to the movie, or were you early?
Contexte : « availability »
(adverb) when something is very limited or not plentiful. If you barely have any food left, it means you have only a tiny bit and not enough to share.
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We barely have enough food for dinner, but it will be enough for us.
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They did not barely have any rain; in fact, they had plenty all week.
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Do you have barely any time to finish your work today?
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