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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
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What follows barely?
Hey, I know that barely is usually used with past perfect + when + past simple, but could I use it with other tenses as well?
For example, Barely did you step out the door when the smell of fresh air hit you.
For example, Barely did you step out the door when the smell of fresh air hit you.
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Anonymous could I use it with other tenses as well? You can. I've barely begun.
- Anonymous could I use it with other tenses as well?
- You can.
- I've barely begun.
- If you hurry, you'll just barely make it there on time.
- The room was so dim that I was barely able to see him.
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Anonymouscould I use it with other tenses as well?You can.
I've barely begun.
If you hurry, you'll just barely make it there on time.
The room was so dim that I was barely able to see him.
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