Definitions
- Referring to a small or insufficient amount of something. - Describing clothing that is revealing or not covering much of the body. - Talking about a meager or inadequate supply of resources or materials.
- Referring to a small or thinly distributed amount of something. - Describing an area with few inhabitants or little vegetation. - Talking about a lack of detail or information in a description or explanation.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a small or insufficient amount of something.
- 2Both words can be used to describe physical objects or abstract concepts.
- 3Both words have negative connotations and imply a lack or deficiency.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Scanty is typically used to describe a small or inadequate amount of something tangible, while sparse is more often used to describe a lack of density or detail.
- 2Distribution: Scanty implies a concentration of a small amount in one place, while sparse suggests a thin distribution over a larger area.
- 3Connotation: Scanty has a more negative connotation and can imply a sense of insufficiency or inadequacy, while sparse can be neutral or even positive in certain contexts.
- 4Physical vs Abstract: Scanty is more commonly used to describe physical objects or resources, while sparse can be used to describe both physical and abstract concepts.
- 5Degree: Scanty implies a smaller amount than sparse, which suggests a low density or frequency.
Remember this!
Scanty and sparse are synonyms that describe a small or insufficient amount of something. However, scanty is typically used to describe a small or inadequate amount of something tangible, while sparse is more often used to describe a lack of density or detail. Additionally, scanty has a more negative connotation and implies a sense of insufficiency or inadequacy, while sparse can be neutral or even positive in certain contexts.
