Barely

Pronunciation: /ˈbɛrliː/

Barely (adverb)

  1. only just; almost not happening or being true.
  2. only enough to be possible or acceptable.

Examples

  • She barely noticed the change in temperature.
  • He barely heard the announcement over the noise.

Common collocations: barely visible, barely audible, barely noticeable, barely sufficient, barely adequate

Synonyms of Barely

Neutral

Antonyms of Barely

  • — when referring to quantity or degree
  • — when referring to availability