Definitions and Examples of scarce, sparse, meager
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Insufficient or inadequate in amount; not plentiful.
Example
During the drought, water became scarce and people had to ration it carefully.
Thinly dispersed or scattered; not dense or crowded.
Example
The forest was sparse with trees, allowing sunlight to reach the forest floor.
Lacking in quantity or quality; inadequate or minimal.
Example
The family's income was meager and they struggled to make ends meet.
Key Differences: scarce vs sparse vs meager
- 1Scarce implies a severe shortage or lack of something.
- 2Sparse describes something that is thinly spread out or not densely populated.
- 3Meager suggests a small or inadequate amount of something.
Effective Usage of scarce, sparse, meager
- 1Vocabulary Expansion: Learn and use these antonyms to expand your vocabulary.
- 2Writing: Use these antonyms to add variety and depth to your writing.
- 3Speaking: Incorporate these antonyms into your conversations to express ideas more precisely.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of plenteous are scarce, sparse, and meager. These words describe a lack or insufficiency of something. Use them to expand your vocabulary, add variety to your writing, and express ideas more precisely in conversations.
