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barely

Prononciation : [ˈbɛrli]

Mot

Comment utiliser barely dans une phrase : 2 sens et 6 exemples audio.

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?

Comment prononcer barely

Prononciation : [ˈbɛrli]

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