scarcement Synonyms

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scarcement Meaning

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scarcement (n.)

An offset where a wall or bank of earth, etc., retreats, leaving a shelf or footing.

scarcement Sentence Examples

  1. Scarcely had he stepped outside when the rain began pouring.
  2. We had scarcely finished dinner when the guests arrived.
  3. Scarcely a sound could be heard in the otherwise noisy room.
  4. Scarcely had I closed my eyes when I was woken by the phone.
  5. Scarcely a trace of her former beauty remained.
  6. The resources available were scarcement sufficient to meet the needs.
  7. Scarcely had I settled into my new job when I was asked to relocate.
  8. Scarcely a day goes by without me thinking of her.
  9. Scarcely a leaf remained on the trees as autumn descended.
  10. Scarcely had the sun risen when we set off on our journey.

FAQs About the word scarcement

An offset where a wall or bank of earth, etc., retreats, leaving a shelf or footing.

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Scarcely had he stepped outside when the rain began pouring.

We had scarcely finished dinner when the guests arrived.

Scarcely a sound could be heard in the otherwise noisy room.

Scarcely had I closed my eyes when I was woken by the phone.