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The town faced a scarcity of clean water.
What does Scarcity mean?
not enough of something being available.
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A situation in which there is not enough of something available.
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Scarcity means people may need to choose how to use limited resources.
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The article explained how scarcity can affect prices, planning, and daily choices.
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What does scarcity mean?
Scarcity means not enough of something being available.
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Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to scarcity?
Shortage is close in meaning to scarcity in this context.
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Which word or phrase is a useful contrast for scarcity?
Abundance contrasts with scarcity in this context.
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MeaningScarcity means not enough of something being available.
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