B2
bare vs barely vs bear vs merely
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| bareadjective/ber/ | Meaning not covered by clothes or anything else; empty; including only the most basic things | Goes with bare feet | Example The children ran across the beach in bare feet. |
| barelyadverb/ˈber.li/ | Meaning only just; almost not | Goes with barely enough | Example I was so tired that I could barely keep my eyes open. |
| bearverb/ber/ | Meaning To accept something painful or unpleasant without giving up. | Goes with — | Example I cannot bear the heat in this room, so I will open a window. |
| merelyadverb/ˈmɪr.li/ | Meaning only, and nothing more or better | Goes with merely a | Example I was merely asking a question, not trying to argue. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
There was enough food for everyone.