
Barely
Subtle Difference
Use 'barely' to emphasize how narrowly something was achieved or missed.
She barely passed the exam, with a score of 51 out of 100.
Time Sensitivity
'Barely' often conveys a sense of relief or urgency related to time.
I barely caught the train before it left the station.
Emotional Weight
Using 'barely' can add a dramatic effect to a sentence, highlighting difficulty or tension.
He could barely breathe as he reached the mountain peak.