Synonyms of barely

Antonyms of barely

Collocations of barely

barely enough
Frequency: 75 %

There was barely enough food for everyone at the party.

barely visible
Frequency: 70 %

The writing on the sign was barely visible in the dark.

barely noticeable
Frequency: 70 %

The scratch on the car was barely noticeable.

barely audible
Frequency: 65 %

His voice was barely audible over the loud music.

barely there
Frequency: 60 %

The paint on the wall was barely there after years of wear.

Idiomatic Expressions for barely

  • Phrase: barely make ends meet
    Meaning: to only have just enough money to cover expenses
    Usage: After losing my job, I could barely make ends meet with my savings.