scarcely

Definition

Probably not.

Etymology

From Middle English scarcely, scarsly, scarsely, scarsliche, scarseliche, equivalent to scarce + -ly.

Example Sentences

• "One could scarcely find any trout in the stream without the stocking program."
• "The staff here are frequently in the news, thanks to their successful efforts to make an attractive station where travellers would scarcely expect to find one."
• "One could scarcely expect the man to know how to fly a helicopter."

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