adverb
- almost not; barely
- certainly not; definitely not
Usage: used for emphasis
Examples
- I could scarcely believe my eyes when I saw the accident.
- She had scarcely finished speaking when the phone rang.
- The writing was so small I could scarcely read it.
- He scarcely ever visits his parents anymore.
- You can scarcely expect me to agree with that plan.
- The room was scarcely large enough for all the guests.
- I scarcely know the woman, so I can’t recommend her.