Difference between Barely and Scantily

What is the difference between Barely and Scantily?

Barely as an adverb is by a small margin. while Scantily as an adverb is in a scanty manner; not fully; not plentifully; sparingly; parsimoniously.

Part of speech: adverb

Definition: By a small margin. Almost not at all. merely.

Example sentence: Gee, I am a complete Luddite when it comes to computers, I can barely log on!

Part of speech: adverb

Definition: In a scanty manner; not fully; not plentifully; sparingly; parsimoniously.

We hope you now know whether to use Barely or Scantily in your sentence.