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SCARCE

(adj., adverb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Scarce.

How to pronounce scarce:

US

Scarce - as an adjective

Deficient in quantity or number compared with the demand

Example: "Fresh vegetables were scarce during the drought"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
abundant

Scarce - as an adverb

Only a very short time before

Example: "We hardly knew them"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
barelyhardlyjustscarcely

Almost not

Example: "He hardly ever goes fishing"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
barelyhardlyscarcely

Example Sentences

"During the drought, water became scarce in the region."
"The company decided to increase the price due to the scarce resources."
"Fresh vegetables are scarce in this remote area."
"Jobs are scarce in the current economic climate."
"Books by that author are becoming increasingly scarce."
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Word Game Points

Is SCARCE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, scarce is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SCARCE has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is SCARCE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, scarce is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SCARCE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is SCARCE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, scarce is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SCARCE has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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