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The word 'barely' is used to describe a situation where something almost didn't happen or almost didn't meet a certain standard. It indicates that something was difficult or just barely achieving a certain goal. For example, "I barely made it to class on time," means that the person was just able to arrive in time for class. "She barely passed the test," means that she only just received enough points to pass the test. It is important to be careful when using 'barely' in a positive context, since it often has a negative connotation.