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Scarcely

ˈskɛrsli
Ekstremt Almindelig
800 - 900
800 - 900
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knapt, sjeldent, nesten ikke

Betydninger af Scarcely på norsk (bokmål)

knapt

Eksempel:
I can scarcely believe what I just saw.
Jeg kan knapt tro hva jeg nettopp så.
There was scarcely a moment to lose.
Det var knapt et øyeblikk å miste.
Brug: FormalSammenhæng: Used to express something that is almost not the case or just barely true.
Bemærk: This word often emphasizes the limited extent of something, making it a strong adverb.

sjeldent

Eksempel:
He scarcely ever goes out these days.
Han går sjeldent ut nå for tiden.
She scarcely mentioned it during the meeting.
Hun nevnte det sjeldent under møtet.
Brug: InformalSammenhæng: Used to indicate that something happens very rarely.
Bemærk: While 'sjeldent' is more commonly used in casual conversation, 'scarcely' can add a more dramatic tone.

nesten ikke

Eksempel:
There was scarcely any food left after the party.
Det var nesten ikke mat igjen etter festen.
She could scarcely contain her excitement.
Hun kunne nesten ikke holde tilbake sin begeistring.
Brug: Formal/InformalSammenhæng: Used to describe a situation where something is almost nonexistent.
Bemærk: This usage highlights the minimal presence of something, often creating a sense of urgency.

Synonymer for Scarcely

barely

Barely means only just; almost not. It is used to indicate something is just within the limit or threshold.
Eksempel: She barely had enough time to finish her assignment before the deadline.
Bemærk: Barely is often used interchangeably with scarcely, but it may imply a slightly stronger emphasis on the closeness to the limit.

hardly

Hardly means almost not at all; scarcely. It is used to convey a sense of minimal or insignificant amount.
Eksempel: He could hardly contain his excitement when he received the good news.
Bemærk: Hardly is similar to scarcely but may sometimes imply a stronger sense of negation or disbelief.

rarely

Rarely means not often; seldom. It is used to indicate infrequency or scarcity.
Eksempel: She rarely goes out on weekdays, preferring to stay home and relax.
Bemærk: Rarely focuses more on the low frequency of an action or event rather than the close proximity to a limit.

Scarcelys udtryk og almindelige sætninger

Scarcely believe

To find something difficult to believe or comprehend.
Eksempel: I could scarcely believe my eyes when I saw the surprise party they had organized for me.
Bemærk: The emphasis is on disbelief or astonishment rather than just scarcity.

Scarcely possible

Something that is nearly impossible or extremely difficult.
Eksempel: It is scarcely possible to finish the project on time without additional resources.
Bemærk: Highlights the extreme difficulty or unlikelihood of the situation.

Scarcely enough

Just barely sufficient or almost inadequate.
Eksempel: There is scarcely enough food left for everyone to have a proper meal.
Bemærk: Focuses on insufficiency or a shortage rather than just scarcity.

Scarcely noticeable

So slight or subtle that it is hardly detectable.
Eksempel: The changes in the new version of the app are scarcely noticeable to the average user.
Bemærk: Refers to something being difficult to perceive rather than just being scarce.

Scarcely used

Rarely used or hardly employed.
Eksempel: The old machinery in the factory is scarcely used anymore due to the new technology.
Bemærk: Indicates infrequent or minimal usage rather than just being scarce.

Scarcely scratch the surface

To have only begun to understand or explore a subject or issue.
Eksempel: We have only started our research, so far we have scarcely scratched the surface of the topic.
Bemærk: Goes beyond the literal meaning of scarcity to imply a lack of depth or thoroughness.

Scarcely a cloud in the sky

Used to describe a clear or cloudless sky with very few clouds.
Eksempel: It's a beautiful day with scarcely a cloud in the sky.
Bemærk: Utilizes 'scarcely' to emphasize the almost complete absence of clouds.

Scarcelys dagligdags (slang) udtryk

Just about

Just about is used to indicate something happened very close to not happening or almost didn't occur.
Eksempel: I just about managed to finish my assignment at the last minute.
Bemærk: Just about implies a narrow margin, similar to scarcely.

Seldom

Seldom means not often; rarely. It conveys the idea of something happening with significant gaps in between occurrences.
Eksempel: We seldom have guests over for dinner.
Bemærk: Seldom highlights the uncommon nature of an event rather than the closeness to not happening.

Scantily

Scantily means in a limited or minimal way. It is used to describe something that is lacking in quantity or detail.
Eksempel: The company provided scantily detailed information about the new policy.
Bemærk: Scantily emphasizes the inadequacy or insufficiency rather than the extreme scarcity.

Mere

Mere means no more than; only. It signifies a small amount or degree, emphasizing the minimal nature of something.
Eksempel: It took a mere 5 minutes to complete the task.
Bemærk: Mere highlights the smallness or insignificance rather than the closeness to not happening.

Scarcely - Eksempler

Scarcely had I arrived home when the phone rang.
Knapt hadde jeg kommet hjem før telefonen ringte.
She could scarcely believe her eyes when she saw the view from the top of the mountain.
Hun kunne knapt tro sine egne øyne da hun så utsikten fra toppen av fjellet.
Scarcely a day goes by without him thinking about his lost love.
Knapt en dag går uten at han tenker på sin tapte kjærlighet.

Scarcelys grammatik

Scarcely - Adverbium (Adverb) / Adverbium (Adverb)
Opslagsform: scarcely
Bøjninger
Adverbium (Adverb): scarcely
Stavelser, Opdeling og Betoning
scarcely indeholder 2 stavelser: scarce • ly
Fonetisk transkription: ˈskers-lē
scarce ly , ˈskers (Den røde stavelse er trykbetonet)

Scarcely - Betydning og brugsfrekvens

Ordfrekvens- og betydningsindekset angiver, hvor ofte et ord optræder i et givet sprog. Jo mindre tallet er, jo oftere bruges ordet. De mest anvendte ord spænder typisk fra cirka 1 til 4000.
scarcely: 800 - 900 (Ekstremt Almindelig).
Dette vigtighedsindeks hjælper dig med at fokusere på de mest nyttige ord under din sprogindlæringsproces.
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