barely

/ˈbɛə(ɹ).li/adv
Middle School
1

By a small margin.

2

Almost not at all.

3

Recently, just now.

4

Merely.

5

Openly, clearly, plainly.

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Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

fairlyrarelywehrlifairleyfairliesquarelyunfairlyairliewehrly

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

baababbadbaebagbahbakbalbambao

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

acmaerbecaflairbedaixanybegary

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

aborbahrbarebeerberoboerboraborsbredbric
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