Meanings
Only just; almost not.
صرف کچھ، تقریباً نہیں۔
بمشکل
bimushkil
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- barely enough
- barely noticeable
- barely manage
Example Sentences
She barely passed the exam by just one mark.
اس نے صرف ایک نمبر سے امتحان پاس کیا۔
Us ne sirf aik number se imtihan pass kiya.
I can barely hear you over the noise.
میں آپ کو شور میں بمشکل سن سکتا ہوں۔
Main aap ko shor mein bimushkil sun sakta hoon.
The project was barely completed on time.
منصوبہ بمشکل وقت پر مکمل ہوا۔
Mansooba bimushkil waqt par mukammal hua.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'bare' as something very limited.
Imagine an empty basket with a few items inside.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
بہت کم کے بدلے بہت کچھ نہیں میسر ہوتا
bohat kam ke badlay bohat kuch nahi maisar hota
You don't get much in return for very little.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "bare" — uncovered, exposed
First known use: 15th century
The word has evolved from Old English 'bare' meaning 'naked' or 'exposed', with the suffix '-ly' denoting manner.