Sparse
/spɑːrs/
Sparse" means that something is spread out and not crowded together, like when there are only a few trees in a big field.
Examples
- The forest was sparse in some areas, with only a few trees standing tall among the open spaces.
- During the science project, we learned that desert plants are sparse because they need very little water to survive.
- In the classroom, the posters were sparse on the walls, which made the room feel a little empty and plain.
Synonyms
scattered
thin
few
limited
sparse
not many
Antonyms
crowded
thick
plentiful
abundant
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