barely

Definitions

1. adverb

   By a small margin.

   Examples

   • I barely completed my homework. However, I got a score of 5 for it.
   • It becomes, therefore, no inconsiderable part of science barely to know the different operations of mind,
2. adverb

   Almost not at all.

   Examples

   • The plane is so far away now I can barely see it.
   • Yes, it is barely visible.
   ≈hardly≈scarcely≈hardly≈just≈only just +1 more
3. adverb

   Recently, just now.

   Example

   • I barely got to the store.
4. adverb

   Merely.

   Example

   • Now that fire do's not alwayes barely separate the Elementary parts, but sometimes at least alter also the Ingredients of Bodies […]
5. adverb

   Openly, clearly, or plainly.

   Examples

   • Firſt here is the Reſurrection of our Saviour barely and poſitively affirmed, whom God hath raiſed up.
   • Remember, I haven’t tried to embroider; I’m just laying the facts barely before you-as barely as I can-to make what you please out of.