Barely
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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Lily's family, though they're farmers, are steadily moving up the monetary ladder, while Snow Flower is finely educated and has every refinement you could ask for, but can barely afford new clothes.
Source: Impoverished Patrician
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