barely

• Наречие, означающее 'только что' или 'почти нет'. Указывает на то, что что-то происходит с очень небольшим запасом или в минимальной степени, часто подразумевая недостаточность или нехватку.

An adverb meaning 'only just' or 'almost not.' It indicates that something happens by a very small margin or to a minimal degree, often implying insufficiency or scarcity.

1. Only justB1formal

   By a very small margin; almost not.

   Едва

   • She barely passed the exam.
   • He barely had enough money to buy the ticket.
   • The car barely missed hitting the pedestrian.

   Synonymshardlyjustmarginallynarrowlyscarcely

   Antonymscompletelyfully

2. ScarcelyB1formal

   Used to emphasize that something is not the case or is not possible.

   Едва

   • I can barely hear you over the noise.
   • He barely knows how to use a computer.
   • She barely spoke a word during the entire meeting.

   Synonymshardlyjustnarrowlyscarcely

   Antonymscompletelyentirelyfullythoroughly