barely
adverbHow to pronounce barely:
Definition of barely:
- barely (adverb):
- only just
- in a meager manner plainly
- only a very short time before.
Synonyms for barely:
somewhatscarcehardlyalmostslightlyscarcelynearlyjustnarrowlyAntonyms for barely:
seriouslythoroughlygreatlysufficientlyplentyobviouslycopiouslyremarkablyconsequentiallyabundantlyShow 15 more
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