scarce
01
knapp, otillräcklig
existing in smaller amounts than what is needed
grammatisk information
morfologisk sammansättning
enkelt
kvalitativt
superlativ
scarcest
komparativ
scarcer
graderbart
Exempel
Food supplies grew scarce during the winter months, leading to rationing in some areas.
Livsmedelsförsörjningen blev knapp under vintermånaderna, vilket ledde till ransonering i vissa områden.
02
sällsynt, knapp
present in very limited amounts or number and not commonly found or encountered
Exempel
The gemstone was so scarce that only a few pieces were ever found.
Ädelstenen var så sällsynt att bara några stycken någonsin hittades.
scarce
grammatisk information
Exempel
He had scarce finished his meal when the phone rang.
Han hade knappt avslutat sin måltid när telefonen ringde.
Exempel
The lights were so dim, she could scarce see her own hand in front of her face.
Ljuset var så svagt att hon knappt kunde se sin egen hand framför ansiktet.
Lexikalt Träd
scarcely
scarceness
scarce
