Scarce

Meaning

rare; not easily found; existing in small quantities

insufficient in quantity; hard to find

Example Sentences

Fresh water is becoming increasingly scarce in desert regions.

Water was scarce during the long drought.

Example Expressions

make oneself scarce

Synonyms

rare, uncommon, limited, insufficient, scant, meager

Entry 1

rare, uncommon, limited, insufficient

Entry 2

rare, limited, insufficient, scant, meager

Antonyms

abundant, plentiful, common, widespread, ample

Entry 1

abundant, plentiful, common, widespread

Entry 2

abundant, plentiful, ample

Collocations

scarce resources, scarce commodity, make oneself scarce, scarce supply, food is scarce

Entry 1

scarce resources, scarce commodity, make oneself scarce

Entry 2

scarce resources, scarce supply, make oneself scarce, food is scarce