Just, almost not

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