Simple meaning
What does Scarcely mean?
Scarcely means barely.
Dictionary definition
only just, or almost not at all.
Example sentences
Scarcely in a sentence
easy
The chart helped us understand scarcely in a clear way.
medium
In class discussion, we used scarcely to compare the results.
hard
The reading passage used scarcely to explain changes in amount and degree.
Synonyms
Words like Scarcely
greatlyClose in meaning in many contexts.
slowlyClose in meaning in many contexts.
Antonyms
Opposite words
barelyHelpful contrast for meaning.
slightlyHelpful contrast for meaning.
Word family
Scarcely word family
Base word
scarcely
adverb
scarcely
Base form.
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What does scarcely mean?
SCARCELY means scarcely means barely.
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