scarce
adjective11 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.3
very scarce8.8
A common way to emphasize a high degree of scarcity.
To emphasize a very high degree of scarcity.
To describe a trend where something is becoming more scarce over time.
To highlight that something is scarce in a specific context or case.
To indicate a moderate degree of scarcity.
be scarce8.5
Used to describe the state of something being in short supply.
Indicates a transition into a state of being in short supply.
grow scarce7.0
Indicates a gradual transition into a state of being in short supply.
get scarce6.8
A more informal way to indicate a transition into a state of being in short supply.
seem scarce6.5
Used to describe the appearance of something being in short supply.
Used to describe the continuation of a state of being in short supply.