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barely vs just

just vs barely

barely is not an adjective while just is an adjective.

barely and just both are adverbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
barely No No No Yes
just No Yes No Yes
As adverbs, barely and just are synonyms defined as:
  • barely and just: only a very short time before
Other synonyms of barely include hardly, scarce, scarcely.
As adverbs, barely and just are synonyms defined as:
  • barely and just: by a little
barely (adjective) just (adjective)
used especially of what is legally or ethically right or proper or fitting
fair to all parties as dictated by reason and conscience
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
of moral excellence
barely (adverb) just (adverb)
only a very short time before and nothing more
almost not only a moment ago
by a little (used for emphasis) absolutely
only a very short time before
indicating exactness or preciseness
exactly at this moment or the moment described
possibly (indicating a slight chance of something being true)
by a little
Difference between barely and just

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