Overmuch and Scarcely

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Overmuch adverb - Beyond a normal or acceptable limit.

Usage example: you worry overmuch about what other people think

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Scarcely is an antonym for overmuch.

Scarcely adverb - By a very small margin.

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Overmuch is an antonym for scarcely.

Nearby Words: scarce, scarcity, scarceness

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