BARELY MOVE

Definition: To move with great difficulty or with very little motion; to almost not move at all.

Synonyms: Hardly Budge, Scarcely Stir, Just Shift, Nearly Twitch, Almost Shuffle

Usage Examples in Sentences

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The robot's rusty joints made it barely move.
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The old car's engine was so worn out that it could barely move.

Usage Example in Conversation

Manager: How is the progress on the project?Employee: We've encountered a challenge with the equipment. It's malfunctioning, so we can barely move forward.Manager: I see. Have you contacted the technical support team?Employee: Yes, they are working on it, but it's taking longer than expected.Manager: Alright, keep me updated. We can't afford to barely move on this deadline.
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