Definitions and Examples of scarcely, sparsely, meagerly
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Only just; almost not.
Example
She scarcely had enough time to finish the project before the deadline.
Occurring, growing, or settled at widely spaced intervals; not thick or dense.
Example
The village was sparsely populated, with only a few houses scattered around.
In a way that is lacking in quantity, quality, or extent.
Example
He lived meagerly on a small income, barely making ends meet.
Key Differences: scarcely vs sparsely vs meagerly
- 1Scarcely implies that there is barely enough of something, while abundantly suggests that there is more than enough.
- 2Sparsely describes something that is thinly distributed or scattered, while abundantly suggests that something is plentiful and widespread.
- 3Meagerly describes something that is lacking in quantity, quality, or extent, while abundantly suggests the opposite.
Effective Usage of scarcely, sparsely, meagerly
- 1Writing: Use these antonyms to describe the availability or scarcity of resources in a story or essay.
- 2Speaking: Incorporate these antonyms in conversations to express the abundance or scarcity of something.
- 3Reading: Look for these antonyms in texts to understand the context and meaning of words better.
Remember this!
The antonyms of abundantly convey a lack or insufficiency of something. Scarcely implies barely enough, sparsely suggests thinly distributed, and meagerly describes something that is lacking in quantity, quality, or extent. Use these antonyms in writing, speaking, and reading to enhance your vocabulary and understanding of words.
