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Marginally for Dummies

pronunciation: 'mɑrdʒʌnʌli

What does Marginally really mean?

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So "marginally" is a word that means something is just barely or slightly about to happen or did happen. It's like when you're almost at the edge of making a goal in soccer, but the ball just barely misses the net. Or when you're about to pass a test and you get a score that's just barely enough to pass.

There's another way to think about "marginally" too. It can also mean something is only a small amount better or worse than something else. Like if you get a marginally better grade on a test than your friend, it means your score was just a tiny bit higher than theirs.

So, let me give you an example to make it even clearer. Imagine you're playing a video game and you're trying to beat your high score. If you get a new high score that's only a little bit better than your last one, you could say that your new score is marginally better than the old one. It's like you improved just a tiny bit.


Revised and Fact checked by Robert Williams on 2023-12-27 19:17:56

Marginally In a sentece

Learn how to use Marginally inside a sentece

  • She was only marginally involved in the project, as she only helped out with a small part.
  • The team's lead was marginally ahead of the competition, but they managed to maintain their lead till the end.
  • The student's grades improved marginally after additional tutoring.
  • The company's profits increased marginally, but it was still a positive sign for the business.
  • The temperature dropped marginally, but it was enough to make a noticeable difference in the weather.

Marginally Pertains To

Words to which the original word is relevant

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