Synonyms for Barely

Barely has 5 synonyms including just, scarcely, hardly. This page lists all similar and related words with Scrabble and Words With Friends point values.

S5Synonyms
A0Antonyms
R25Related
#11 ptsScrabble
W12 ptsWWF
L6Letters

Synonyms for Barely (5 words)

Each word shows its Scrabble point value. Click any synonym to see its own synonyms and related words.

Related Words (25)

Words associated with barely by meaning or context.

Letter Analysis for Barely

Barely contains 6 letters: 2 vowels (A, E) and 4 consonants (B, R, L, Y). Here is the frequency breakdown:

B
1 (17%)
A
1 (17%)
R
1 (17%)
E
1 (17%)
L
1 (17%)
Y
1 (17%)

Using Barely in Word Games

Barely scores 11 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends. High-value letters: Y (4 pts). At 6 letters, barely fits most board positions and pairs well with existing tiles. With 2 vowels and 4 consonants, this word has a consonant-heavy letter distribution.

Highest-scoring synonyms you can use instead:

WordScrabbleWWFLetters
scarcely15178
hardly13126
scantily13158
just11144
scarce10126

Frequently Asked Questions

What are synonyms for barely?

The most common synonyms for barely are just, scarcely, hardly, scantily, scarce. In total, there are 5 words with similar meaning listed on this page.

What is the opposite of barely?

Barely does not have widely recognized antonyms in standard English dictionaries.

Can I use barely in Scrabble?

Yes, barely is a valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. In Words With Friends, it scores 12 points.

How many letters are in barely?

Barely has 6 letters: 2 vowels (A, E) and 4 consonants (B, R, L, Y).

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