Definitions and Examples of few, scarcity
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
A small number of something; not many.
Example
There were few people at the party, so it was quite intimate.
A shortage or lack of something; not enough of something to meet demand.
Example
The scarcity of water in the desert made it difficult for the animals to survive.
Key Differences: few vs scarcity
- 1Few is used to describe a small number of something, while ton refers to a large amount or quantity of something.
- 2Scarcity is a noun that describes a shortage or lack of something, while ton is a noun that describes a large amount or quantity of something.
Effective Usage of few, scarcity
- 1Quantify Amounts: Use ton to describe a large amount or quantity of something.
- 2Describe Shortages: Use few and scarcity to describe a lack or shortage of something.
- 3Compare and Contrast: Use these antonyms to compare and contrast different amounts or quantities of something.
Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct nuances: Ton conveys a large amount or quantity of something, while few and scarcity describe a lack or shortage of something. Use these words to quantify amounts, describe shortages, and compare and contrast different amounts or quantities of something.