Meaning of the word scarcely in English
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scarcely
US /ˈskers.li/
UK /ˈskers.li/
Adverb
1.
only just; almost not
Example:
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She could scarcely believe her eyes.
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There was scarcely any food left.
2.
used to emphasize that something is not true or is not the case
Example:
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It was scarcely an improvement.
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He could scarcely be blamed for what happened.
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