9.4.4.7 Just, almost not

Use this domain for words indicating that although something is true, it almost is not true.

  • What words indicate that although something is true, it almost is not true?
    just, almost didn't, nearly didn't, only just, narrowly, barely,
  • What words indicate that something bad almost happened, but it did not?
    narrowly missed, close shave
  • What words indicate that you did something, but almost didn't do it?
    just, only just, barely, be a near thing, be a close thing, by the skin of your teeth
  • What words indicate that you can do something, but it is difficult?
    can hardly, can barely, can scarcely
  • What words indicate that something is a particular amount, but not much more?
    just, only just, barely