Definitions
- Describing a small amount or quantity of something. - Referring to something that is inadequate or insufficient. - Talking about something that is lacking in quality or substance.
- Describing something that is thinly distributed or scattered. - Referring to something that is not dense or crowded. - Talking about something that is lacking in numbers or frequency.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a lack or insufficiency of something.
- 2Both words can be used to describe physical objects or abstract concepts.
- 3Both words have negative connotations.
- 4Both words can be used to describe a situation or condition.
What is the difference?
- 1Quantity: Meagre refers to a small amount or quantity, while sparse refers to something that is thinly distributed or scattered.
- 2Density: Meagre implies a lack of substance or quality, while sparse implies a lack of density or crowding.
- 3Frequency: Sparse can also refer to something that is lacking in numbers or frequency, while meagre does not have this connotation.
- 4Usage: Meagre is more commonly used to describe tangible objects or situations, while sparse can be used for both tangible and intangible things.
- 5Connotation: Meagre has a connotation of inadequacy or insufficiency, while sparse has a connotation of sparseness or scarcity.
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Remember this!
Meagre and sparse are synonyms that describe a lack or insufficiency of something. However, meagre refers to a small amount or quantity of something, often with a connotation of inadequacy or insufficiency. On the other hand, sparse refers to something that is thinly distributed or scattered, often with a connotation of sparseness or scarcity.
