Scarcely
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈskɛəsli/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Scarcely is an adverb meaning (modal) Probably not.
Meaning
(modal) Probably not.
More Meanings
- (modal) Certainly not, hardly at all.
- (degree) Hardly: only just; by a small margin.
Example Sentences
Scarcely had she arrived when she was put to work.
One could scarcely expect the man to know how to fly a helicopter.
One could scarcely find any trout in the stream without the stocking program.
The staff here are frequently in the news, thanks to their successful efforts to make an attractive station where travellers would scarcely expect to find one.
Synonyms for scarcely
Depending on context, synonyms include barely, hardly, just, scarce.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include barely, scarce, hardly, just, marginally, solely.
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