Barley vs. Barely

Barleynoun

A cereal of the species Hordeum vulgare, or its grains, often used as food or to make beer and other malted drinks.

Barleynoun

A valuable grain, of the family of grasses, genus Hordeum, used for food, and for making malt, from which are prepared beer, ale, and whisky.

Barleynoun

a grain of barley

Barleynoun

cultivated since prehistoric times; grown for forage and grain

Barleynoun

a hardy cereal with coarse bristles extending from the ears, cultivated especially for use in brewing and stockfeed.

Barleynoun

the grain of barley.

Barley

Barley (Hordeum vulgare), a member of the grass family, is a major cereal grain grown in temperate climates globally. It was one of the first cultivated grains, particularly in Eurasia as early as 10,000 years ago.

Barelyadverb

(degree) By a small margin.

Barelyadverb

(degree) Almost not at all.

Barelyadverb

(archaic) merely.

Barelyadverb

Without covering; nakedly.

Barelyadverb

Without concealment or disguise.

Barelyadverb

Merely; only.

Barelyadverb

But just; without any excess; with nothing to spare (of quantity, time, etc.); hence, scarcely; hardly; as, there was barely enough for all; he barely escaped.

Barelyadverb

by a small margin;

Barelyadverb

in a sparse or scanty way;

Barelyadverb

only just; almost not

Barelyadverb

only a very short time before

Barelyadverb

in a simple and sparse way

Barelyadverb

openly; explicitly.