Barely Definition & Meaning
barely
- adverb
- only a very short time before; "they could barely hear the speaker"; "we hardly knew them"; "just missed being hit"; "had scarcely rung the bell when the door flew open"; "would have scarce arrived before she would have found some excuse to leave"- W.B.Yeats
- in a sparse or scanty way; "a barely furnished room"
"Barely" in song lyrics
See how barely is used in real songs:
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"We meet daily, we sleep rarely, we bend barely"
Aceyalone — Art Club -
"When a dust mite harbored spite it barely"
Aesop Rock — Appleseed Intro -
"Gas for Huntington and back, barely"
Aesop Rock — Catacomb Kids
Words that rhyme with barely
Usage tips for "barely"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "barely" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for barely to find words that pair well.
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