barely
What is the Definition of barely?
Adverb:
- only a very short time before
- almost not
- by a little
How can I use barely in a sentence?
He spoke in barely more than a whisper, but they caught every word — like Professor McGonagall, Snape had the gift of keeping a class silent without effort.
Malfoy swaggered forward when his name was called and got his wish at once: the hat had barely touched his head when it screamed, SLYTHERIN!
Harry and Ron barely had time to exchange mystified looks before she was dashing back, an enormous old book in her arms.
Neville's robes had barely whipped round the corner when they heard Filch enter the trophy room.
He would done it — the game was over; it had barely lasted five minutes.
Other meanings of barely (synonyms, cognates).
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