Cool MateMeaning of Scarce
In simple words: hard to find or not enough of something
Scarce in a sentence
How to use Scarce
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of 'scarce' as 'scare' - something so rare it scares you!
Related words
Collocations with Scarce
- scarce resource
- become scarce
- scarce commodity
- scarce information
- scarce supply
Common mistakes with Scarce
- Confused with 'scarcity' - often used incorrectly as an adjective.
- Using 'scarce' with uncountable nouns without context.
- Assuming it is synonymous with 'rare' without understanding subtle differences.
Scarce appears in
Scarce in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
نادر
صعب العثور عليه أو غير كافٍ من شيء ما
- Bengaliবাংলা
দুর্লভ
খুঁজে পাওয়া কঠিন বা কোনো কিছুর অভাব।
- GermanDeutsch
knapp, selten
schwer zu finden oder nicht genug von etwas
- SpanishEspañol
Escaso
difícil de encontrar o no hay suficiente de algo
- Persianفارسی
کمیاب، نایاب، کم
سخت پیدا میشه یا به اندازه کافی نیست.
- FrenchFrançais
Rare, rarement
Difficile à trouver ou pas assez de quelque chose.
- Hindiहिन्दी
दुर्लभ
मिलना मुश्किल या किसी चीज़ का कम होना।
- ItalianItaliano
Scarso, Raro
Difficile da trovare o non abbastanza di qualcosa.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Escasso
difícil de achar ou não ter o suficiente de algo
- RussianРусский
Редкий, скудный
трудно найти или недостаточно чего-либо
- Urduاردو
نایاب، کمیاب
ملنا مشکل یا کسی چیز کی کمی ہونا۔
- Chinese中文
稀缺
难以找到或不够的东西
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Frequently asked questions about Scarce
What does Scarce mean?
hard to find or not enough of something
What is the definition of Scarce?
Not enough of something; hard to find.
How do you use Scarce in a sentence?
During the drought, water became extremely scarce.
Can you give another example of Scarce?
Job opportunities were scarce, leading to high competition.
What are synonyms for Scarce?
Common alternatives include limited, short, sparse, rare, meager.
What is the opposite of Scarce?
Opposite meanings include abundant, plentiful, common.
What words go with Scarce?
It commonly pairs with scarce resource, become scarce, scarce commodity, scarce information, scarce supply.
What are common mistakes when using Scarce?
Confused with 'scarcity' - often used incorrectly as an adjective. Using 'scarce' with uncountable nouns without context. Assuming it is synonymous with 'rare' without understanding subtle differences.
How do you pronounce Scarce?
US: //skɛrsi//, UK: //skeəs//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Scarce?
Use 'scarce' in contexts where resources, time, or information are limited. Avoid in casual speech when discussing abundance.
What CEFR level is Scarce?
"Scarce" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.