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Barely Meaning for Kids

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What Does Barely Mean?

Adverb

  • By a small amount.
  • Almost not at all.
  • Just a little bit.

Barely — Full Explanation

Barely means just a little bit. Like if you have a cookie and you take a tiny bite, you can say you barely ate it.

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Barely Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
बमुश्किल

bamushkil

थोड़ा सा

thoda sa

बस

bas

kannada
ಕಷ್ಟದಿಂದ (Kaṣṭadinda)

Kashtadinda

ಕಷ್ಟದಿಂದ (Kaṣṭadinda)

Kashtadinda

ಅಲ್ಪ (Alpa)

Alpa

bengali
বিরল (biral)

biral

কষ্টে (koshte)

koshte

অল্প (olpo)

olpo

Barely Synonyms

hardly just only just scarcely

Barely in Sentences

  • I can barely see the stars at night.
  • She barely has enough time to finish her homework.
  • He barely reached the top of the slide.
  • The kitten was so small, it could barely fit in my hand.
  • I barely heard the music over the noise.

📖 Barely Story for Kids

The Adventure of Benny the Mouse

Benny. Benny was so small that sometimes he could barelytiny mouse named reach the top of a crumb! One sunny day, while exploring, he stumbled upon a big, shiny apple.In a little town, there lived a

Benny squeakedheavy. with joy, but the apple was nearly as tall as he was! With all his might, Benny pushed and pulled, but it was just too

Thinking fast, he gathered his tiny friends. Together, they worked as a team, and with a lot of giggles, they managed to roll the apple home!

Sometimes, when things seem too big, friendship makes it all possible!

Frequently Asked Questions About Barely

What does 'barely' mean?
'Barely' means just enough or only a little bit. For example, if you barely finish your homework, it means you just finished it in time.
How do you pronounce 'barely'?
You pronounce 'barely' like this: 'BARE-lee'. The first part sounds like 'bear' and the second part sounds like 'lee'.
What is the origin of the word 'barely'?
The word 'barely' comes from the word 'bare', which means not covered or empty. It has been used in English for a long time!
What is the meaning of 'barely' in Hindi?
The word 'barely' in Hindi is 'बमुश्किल' (Bamushkil).

Facts & Quotes About Barely

Fact: The word 'barely' means just enough or almost not at all! Like when you have just enough candy to share with a friend.
Proverb: "A little is better than none." This means that even a small amount can be helpful.
Quote: "Life is what happens when you're busy making other plans." - John Lennon