"Sparsely" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

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"Sparsely" Meaning

Having or done in a way that is few, thin, and thin spread out.

"Sparsely" Examples

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Adverb

She'd never noticed how sparsely the town was populated before the disaster.
The bare trees stood sparsely amidst the barren landscape.
Her voice was barely audible, spoken sparsely and on the edge of a whisper.

Adjective

The sparsely knit sweater kept her warm through the cold winter.
The sparsely populated cities struggled to attract businesses and talent.
She had a sparsely furnished studio apartment in the city.

Idiomatic expression

The stores on the main street were filled, whereas those on the sparsely populated side street were nearly empty.
The conference hall was fully packed, unlike the sparsely attended seminars.

"Sparsely" Similar Words

Sparrow

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A small to medium-sized bird that belongs to the family Passeridae. It is a member of the sparrow family and is known for its distinctive black spot on its chest and brown back. Sparrows are found in a wide range of habitats, including urban areas, grasslands, and forests. They are omnivores, feeding on seeds, insects, and small fruits.

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Sparrowhawks

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A small, agile bird of prey that is a type of hawk. They are characterized by their dark plumage and striking facial markings. Sparrowhawks are known for their swift flight and acrobatic hunting style, often preying on small birds and insects in urban and woodland areas.

Sparrows

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Small birds that are typically brown or gray in color, known for their ability to adapt to living in a variety of environments and for their rapid reproduction and population growth.

Spars

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Sparse

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Having only a small amount of something, but still present: "The sparse leaves on the trees suggested the cold winter weather."

Sparsely-inhabited

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Sparsely-populated

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Sparseness

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Sparsim

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Sparsity

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Sparta

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Spartacist

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Spartacists

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Spartacists were the followers of Spartacus, a famous Thracian gladiator who led a major slave uprising in ancient Rome, known as the Third Servile War (73-71 BCE).<br><br>In a broader sense, a spartacist is anyone who is a radical or extremist revolutionary, often associated with Marxist or communist ideologies. They are typically characterized as advocating for violent or violent action to achieve their goals, and often have a strong anti-establishment or anti-capitalist stance.<br><br>The term is often used to describe groups or individuals who are seen as radicals or terrorists.

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