Barely
Barely adverb - By a very small margin.
Totally
Totally adverb - To a full extent or degree.
Usage example: I am totally upset you can't make it to the celebration
Nearby Word: totality
Both words in one sentence
- If Bowser was smart, he'd just make a giant brick wall that is totally impassible instead of making even his own castle just barely possible to pass, right?
Source: WMG / Super Mario Bros. -
Played totally straight for Joshu, who, at the time of the game's release, had barely used his stand consciously, and didn't really fight anyone.
- Ok, ok, they were young, barely spoke to each other and Rachel was totally self absorbed, maybe they forgot.
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