Synonyms of few and far between
21 similar words · 6 opposite words
Another word for few and far between is scantling. Other synonyms of few and far between are non-common, lacking, infrequent and rare. The opposite of few and far between is common.
Synonyms and similar words for few and far between
adjectiveRare and scarce; hard to find.
- thin on the groundScarce; difficult to find.
- deficient
- in short supplyScarce, or difficult to find, or purchase.
- wanting
- lackingMissing or not having enough of (a good quality, etc).
- uncommon
- rare
- dearthyMarked by dearth; exhibiting scarcity, paucity, or lack.
- infrequentNot frequent; not happening frequently.
- non-commonNot common (to several cases etc.); distinct.
- raresomeCharacterised or marked by rareness.
- scant
- scantlingNot plentiful; small; scanty.
- scarce
- selcouthStrange, unusual, rare; unfamiliar; marvellous, wondrous.
- selly UK, dialectalRare; wonderful; admirable.
- superrareExtremely rare.
- unfrequentNot frequent; not common; not happening often; infrequent.
- geason dialectal, rare
- seld archaicRare; uncommon.
- seldom archaicRare; infrequent.
Opposite of few and far between
adjectiveRare and scarce; hard to find.
- far and wideOver a great distance or large area; nearly everywhere.
- thick on the groundExisting, or present, in large numbers or amounts.
- commonFound in large numbers or in a large quantity; usual.
- widespread
- abundant
- ubiquitous
Meaning of few and far between
- adjective Rare and scarce; hard to find.
Questions about synonyms of few and far between
- What is another word for few and far between?
- Few and far between has 21 synonyms on Word.ws, such as scantling, non-common, lacking, infrequent and rare.
- What is the opposite of few and far between?
- The opposite of few and far between is common.
- What does few and far between mean?
- Few and far between means rare and scarce; hard to find.
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