Difference between Scanty and Bare

What is the difference between Scanty and Bare?

Scanty as an adjective is somewhat less than is needed in amplitude or extent. while Bare as an adjective is minimal; that is or are just sufficient.

Scanty

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Somewhat less than is needed in amplitude or extent. Sparing; niggardly; parsimonious.

Bare

Part of speech: adverb

Definition: Very; significantly.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Minimal; that is or are just sufficient.Naked, uncovered.Having no supplies.Having no decoration.Having had what usually covers (something) removed.A lot or lots of.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: the naked state, nude body

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To uncover; to reveal; as, to bare one's teeth, to bare one's soul.To uncover; to reveal.

Example sentence: When the principles that run against your deepest convictions begin to win the day, then the battle is your calling, and peace has become sin. You must at the price of dearest peace lay your convictions bare before friend and enemy with all the fire of your faith.

We hope you now know whether to use Scanty or Bare in your sentence.

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