barely

As adverbs the difference between literally and barely

is that literally is word for word; not figuratively; not as an idiom or metaphor while barely is by a small margin.

As a proper noun sorghum

is .

As an adverb barely is

(degree) by a small margin.

Barely is a anagram of bearly.

As an adjective bearly

is of, pertaining to, or characteristic of bears; ursine.

As an adverb barely is

by a small margin.

As adverbs the difference between mostly and barely

is that mostly is mainly or chiefly; for the most part; usually, generally, on the whole while barely is by a small margin.

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

is that simply is (degree) absolutely, positively while barely is (degree) almost not at all.

As adverbs the difference between simply and barely

is that simply is (manner) in a simple way or state; considered in or by itself; without addition; alone while barely is (degree) by a small margin.

As adverbs the difference between poorly and barely

is that poorly is in a poor manner or condition; without plenty, or sufficiency, or suitable provision for comfort while barely is (degree) by a small margin.

As an adjective poorly

is ill, unwell, sick.

As an adverb barely

is (degree) by a small margin.

As a proper noun little is

.

As adverbs the difference between narrowly and barely

is that narrowly is in a narrow manner; without flexibility or latitude while barely is by a small margin.

As an adverb barely

is (degree) by a small margin.

As an adjective gainful is

contrary or gainful can be providing gain; profitable.