scarce
Translation
scarce, in short supply, rare
Examples
Food and clean water were becoming scarce.
Food and clean water were becoming scarce.
Skilled workers are scarce in this area.
Skilled workers are scarce in this area.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is scarce not easy to find or get Food and clean water were becoming scarce.
Similar Words
Synonyms: rare, uncommon, limited; Antonyms: abundant, plentiful
Etymology
From Old Northern French 'scars' (scanty), from a Vulgar Latin root meaning 'plucked out, selected'.
Memory Tips
It's 'scary' how 'scarce' some resources are.