Simple meaning
What does Scarce mean?
Scarce means not enough available.
Dictionary definition
In short supply; not enough of something available.
Example sentences
Scarce in a sentence
easy
Water became scarce during the drought.
medium
Food was scarce after the storm.
hard
When resources are scarce, planning becomes more important.
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Base word
scarce
noun
scarcity
A state of limited supply.
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What does scarce mean?
Scarce describes situations where needed supply is low.
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