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View definitions for barely

barely

adjective as in not quite

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It’s barely 10 a.m. and already the day promises heat.

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A big reason why the economy might still be adding jobs — if just barely — is because layoffs remain very low, even in a period of sluggish economic growth.

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Part of it comes down to the reality that Haaland is barely involved unless he’s finishing an attack.

Later that afternoon, I received a DM from a person I barely know: “When can I come to your cafe?”

Waters recently watched an old highlight and barely recognized the style of play.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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