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Synonyms for scarcely


Grammar : Adv
Spell : skairs-lee
Phonetic Transcription : ˈskɛərs li



Définition of scarcely

  • adv barely
Example sentences :
  • A gentle strain of music, scarcely audible, seemed to make reply.
  • Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
  • "Dearest Philothea, I scarcely know his countenance," replied the maiden.
  • Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
  • You were scarcely two years old, when you and your nurse suddenly disappeared.
  • Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
  • But he is now gone where he will scarcely have the opportunity even of such conversation.
  • Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook
  • There was a scarcely disguised intention to revive protection.
  • Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook
  • The victory which is merely a walk-over is scarcely a victory.
  • Extract from : « The Conquest of Fear » by Basil King
  • Scarcely was it safe, when the sexton buried the old man and his secret with him.
  • Extract from : « Other Tales and Sketches » by Nathaniel Hawthorne
  • Cornelius was in fits of laughter, which he scarcely tried to choke.
  • Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald
  • Hardy could scarcely refrain from rushing out to look around.
  • Extract from : « Life in London » by Edwin Hodder
  • He submitted to her embrace, but scarcely spoke, and asked nothing about Corney.
  • Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald

Antonyms for scarcely

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