BARELY COVER

Definition: To provide only minimal protection or assistance, not fully meeting the needs or requirements.

Synonyms: Scarcely Conceal, Just Hide, Hardly Mask, Barely Veil, Almost Cloak

Usage Examples in Sentences

The small umbrella barely covered him during the sudden rain shower.

Her short scarf could barely cover her neck in the cold wind.

The single sheet of paper could barely cover the important information.

His meager savings could barely cover the cost of the unexpected medical expenses.

Despite the thick fog, the dim streetlights could barely cover the deserted alley.

The thin layer of frosting could barely cover the imperfections of the homemade cake.

The meager savings could barely cover the extravagant cost of the rare book.

The thin layer of paint could barely cover the intricate details of the ancient mural.

The thin blanket barely covers me during the cold nights.

#10

His apology barely covers the extent of the damage he caused.

#11

Barely covering the expenses, the budget left little room for unexpected costs.

#12

The budget, barely covering the expenses, was stretched thin.

#13

Barely cover the basics of grammar in your writing.

#14

In the scorching heat, the thin fabric of the umbrella barely covers.

#15

The safety net barely covers the risks involved in extreme sports.

#16

With their meager savings, they can barely cover the rent.