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BARELY

(adverb)
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Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Barely.

Barely - as an adverb

Only a very short time before

Example: "We hardly knew them"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hardlyjustscarcescarcely

Almost not

Example: "He hardly ever goes fishing"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hardlyscarcescarcely

By a little

Example: "I only just caught the bus"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
just

Example Sentences

"She barely finished her meal before rushing off to catch the train."
"I could barely hear what he was saying over the loud music."
"He barely passed the exam with a score of 60%."
"The old car barely made it up the steep hill."
"She barely slept last night due to her anxiety."
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Word Game Points

Is BARELY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, barely is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BARELY has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is BARELY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, barely is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BARELY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is BARELY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, barely is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BARELY has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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