CEFR B1

scarce

adjective

Meaning

Not enough of something; difficult to find or get.

Examples

Fresh water is scarce in many parts of the world.
During the winter, food can be scarce for wild animals.

Synonyms: limited, rare, insufficient, meager

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scarce (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /skɛrs/

Definition

Not enough of something; difficult to find or get.

Examples

Fresh water is scarce in many parts of the world.
During the winter, food can be scarce for wild animals.
Good job opportunities are scarce in this small town.

How to Use scarce

scarce for (prepositional phrase): Difficult to find or obtain for a specific purpose or group. — "Good housing is scarce for young families in this city."
make scarce (phrasal verb): To cause something to become difficult to find or obtain. — "The unexpected popularity of the product made it scarce."
be scarce (collocation): To exist in small quantities or be difficult to find. — "Opportunities for advancement are scarce in this field."

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