Definition of Barely
Barely
Bar·e·ly


Definition/Meaning
(adverb)
Almost not at all; only just.

e.g. She barely passed the exam with a score of 60%.

(adverb)
just a short time before;

e.g. I had barely met him, but he was fun to talk to.

(adverb)
in a plain and simple way, in a relatively small quantity;

e.g. The room was small and barely furnished, but it was kept clean.



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