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barely

Произношение: [ˈbɛrli]

Слово

Контекст: «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.

Пример

She barely finished her homework on time, just a few minutes before the deadline.

Пример

He didn’t barely make it; he missed the bus by ten minutes.

Пример

Did you barely make it to the movie, or were you early?

Контекст: «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.

Пример

We barely have enough food for dinner, but it will be enough for us.

Пример

They did not barely have any rain; in fact, they had plenty all week.

Пример

Do you have barely any time to finish your work today?

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