barely

In archaic|lang=en terms the difference between barely and somewhat

is that barely is (archaic) merely while somewhat is (archaic) something.

As adverbs the difference between barely and somewhat

is that barely is (degree) by a small margin while somewhat is to a limited extent or degree.

As a pronoun somewhat is

(archaic) something.

As a noun somewhat is

more or less; a certain quantity or degree; a part, more or less; something.

In degree|lang=en terms the difference between rather and barely

is that rather is (degree) somewhat, fairly while barely is (degree) almost not at all.

As adverbs the difference between rather and barely

is that rather is (obsolete) more quickly; sooner, earlier while barely is (degree) by a small margin.

As a verb rather

is (nonstandard|or|dialectal) to prefer; to prefer to.

As an adjective rather

is (obsolete) prior; earlier; former.

As an adverb barely

is by a small margin.

As a noun mere is

the sea.

As a verb mere is

to limit; bound; divide or cause division in.

As an adjective mere is

famous.

In degree|lang=en terms the difference between barely and completely

is that barely is (degree) almost not at all while completely is (degree) to the fullest extent or degree; totally.

As adverbs the difference between barely and completely

is that barely is (degree) by a small margin while completely is (manner) in a complete manner; fully; totally; utterly.

As adverbs the difference between blithely and barely

is that blithely is without care, concern, or consideration while barely is (degree) by a small margin.

As adverbs the difference between barely and shortly

is that barely is by a small margin while shortly is in a short or brief time or manner; soon; quickly.

As adverbs the difference between broadly and barely

is that broadly is while barely is .

As adverbs the difference between vaguely and barely

is that vaguely is in a vague manner while barely is (degree) by a small margin.

As adverbs the difference between barely and nakedly

is that barely is by a small margin while nakedly is in a naked manner; without concealing anything; blatantly or openly.

As an adverb barely

is (degree) by a small margin.

As a noun cardinal is

(baseball) a player on the st louis cardinals team.