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Wordabulary

scanty

Pronunciation
Adjective A2 Elementary

Quick answer

Small in amount, barely enough.

"The scanty evidence wasn't enough to convince the jury."

Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms

meager sparse

Antonyms

Test yourself

Which word fits the gap? "The _____ evidence wasn't enough to convince the jury."

Answer: scanty

In your own words, what does "scanty" mean?

Small in amount, barely enough.

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