Gerund Word Explorer
AntonymAges 15–20

Scarce ↔ Plentiful

Scarce

Not enough; hard to find or get.

Water becomes scarce in many villages in May.

Plentiful

More than enough; easy to find.

Mangoes are plentiful in the summer markets.

Remember: Don't mix up scarce and scared. 'Scarcely' means 'almost not': 'I scarcely slept' means very little sleep.

Quick check

Mangoes are ____ in the summer markets.

Short lessonAntonymsOpposites come in kinds. Some have middle steps; some are simply one or the other.

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