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scarcely
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escasamente, raramente
used to convey a sense of extreme rarity or absence
Example
In the arid desert, water sources are scarcely found, making survival a constant challenge for the native wildlife.
En el árido desierto, las fuentes de agua escasamente se encuentran, lo que hace que la supervivencia sea un desafío constante para la vida silvestre nativa.
The resources available were scarcely enough to complete the project on time.
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apenas, escasamente
used to convey that an action or event occurred only a very short time before the present or another specified point in time
Example
I had scarcely closed my eyes when the alarm clock rang, signaling the start of a new day.
Apenas había cerrado los ojos cuando sonó el despertador, señalando el comienzo de un nuevo día.
The sun had scarcely risen when the early risers began their morning jog in the park.
El sol apenas había salido cuando los madrugadores comenzaron su trote matutino en el parque.
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