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What Does Scarcely Mean?

Adverb

  • Almost not at all; just a little bit.
  • Hardly or barely; not much.
  • Not very often or not very many.

Scarcely — Full Explanation

Scarcely means you have very little of something. Like if you have just a few candies, you can say you have scarcely any candies.

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Scarcely Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
बमुश्किल

bamushkil

बमुश्किल

bamushkil

किसी तरह

kisi tarah

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Frequently Asked Questions About Scarcely

What does 'scarcely' mean?
The word 'scarcely' means hardly or barely. It is used when something happens very little or not very often.
How do you pronounce 'scarcely'?
You pronounce 'scarcely' like this: skair-slee.
What is the origin of the word 'scarcely'?
The word 'scarcely' comes from the Old English word 'scars', which means 'rare' or 'sparse'.
What is the meaning of 'scarcely' in Bengali?
The word 'scarcely' in Bengali is 'অল্প' (Alpo).