Sparse and Short

Sparse

Sparse adjective - Less plentiful than what is normal, necessary, or desirable.
Usage example: open land is sparse around here

Short is a synonym for sparse. In some cases you can use "Short" instead an adjective "Sparse".

Nearby Word: sparsely

Short

Short adjective - Not coming up to an expected measure or meeting a particular need.
Usage example: regrettably, the art supplies are short this year, so you'll have to share

Sparse is a synonym for short in scarce topic. Sometimes you can use "Sparse" instead an adjective "Short", if it concerns topics such as insufficient.

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