12+ Words that rhyme with barely
Barely is a 3-syllable word with 12 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are squarely, fairly, rarely. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of barely
- adverb
- only a very short time before; "they could barely hear the speaker"; "we hardly knew them"; "just missed being hit"; "had scarcely rung the bell when the door flew open"; "would have scarce arrived before she would have found some excuse to leave"- W.B.Yeats
- in a sparse or scanty way; "a barely furnished room"
4 syllables
Examples of "barely" in lyrics
See how barely is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"We meet daily, we sleep rarely, we bend barely"
Aceyalone — Art Club -
"When a dust mite harbored spite it barely"
Aesop Rock — Appleseed Intro -
"Gas for Huntington and back, barely"
Aesop Rock — Catacomb Kids
What do these rhymes mean?
- fairly
- to a moderately sufficient extent or degree; "pretty big"; "pretty bad"; "jolly decent of him
- rarely
- not often; "we rarely met"
- sparely
- in a spare manner; "William held me longest with his recent bronzes sparely arranged at Waddington's galleries"
- squarely
- directly and without evasion; not roundabout; "to face a problem squarely
- unfairly
- in an unfair manner; "they dealt with him unfairly"; "their accusations hit below the belt"
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "barely" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like squarely, fairly, rarely create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "barely" has 3 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.