adjective
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
barely audible/perceptible/visible/discernible etc
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His voice was barely audible.
COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS
■ ADVERB
barely
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He gave a barely perceptible nod as if he had read her mind and applauded her attitude.
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This was followed by the barely perceptible rustle of snow crystals hitting the newly exposed portion of the roof.
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And slowly, slowly, so gradually that it was barely perceptible , the watchers became aware of a change.
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His voice carried a barely perceptible quaver.
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These immortal ideas, things barely perceptible are the most precious things of life.
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The roses in the garden of the aunts were covered by a thin, barely perceptible layer of dust.
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A barely perceptible delay as you gaze through it.
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
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According to Reynolds, there has been a slight but perceptible change in public attitude lately.
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His lips curved in a barely perceptible smile.
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The influence of Sartre is perceptible in Hogan's novel.
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When he asked if she wanted something to eat, she gave a barely perceptible nod.
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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And owners note a perceptible increase in door-hangers, fliers and other pleas from agents to put their homes up for sale.
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Here there are established relationships, sizes and perceptible properties which might be talked about, without offending any child.
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Here, there was a perceptible change.
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His voice carried a barely perceptible quaver.
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These compulsions are usually obvious to observers, but seldom perceptible to the people caught in their grip.
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This was followed by the barely perceptible rustle of snow crystals hitting the newly exposed portion of the roof.