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just vs scarce

scarce vs just

just and scarce both are adjectives.

just and scarce both are adverbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
just No Yes No Yes
scarce No Yes No Yes
As adverbs, just and scarce are synonyms defined as:
  • just and scarce: only a very short time before
Other synonyms of just include barely, hardly, scarcely.
just (adjective) scarce (adjective)
used especially of what is legally or ethically right or proper or fitting deficient in quantity or number compared with the demand
fair to all parties as dictated by reason and conscience
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
of moral excellence
just (adverb) scarce (adverb)
and nothing more only a very short time before
only a moment ago almost not
(used for emphasis) absolutely
only a very short time before
indicating exactness or preciseness
exactly at this moment or the moment described
possibly (indicating a slight chance of something being true)
by a little
Difference between just and scarce

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