Scarcely
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British pronunciation/skˈe‍əsli/
American pronunciation/ˈskɛɹsɫi/

Definition & Meaning of "scarcely"

scarcely
01

used to convey a sense of extreme rarity or absence

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In the arid desert, water sources are scarcely found, making survival a constant challenge for the native wildlife.
The resources available were scarcely enough to complete the project on time.
02

used to convey that an action or event occurred only a very short time before the present or another specified point in time

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I had scarcely closed my eyes when the alarm clock rang, signaling the start of a new day.
The sun had scarcely risen when the early risers began their morning jog in the park.
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