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Definition of sparingly adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

sparingly

adverb

/ˈspeərɪŋli/

/ˈsperɪŋli/

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in a way that is careful to use or give only a little of something
- Use the cream very sparingly.
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