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How do you spell Dearth?

Correct spelling

dearth

Remember 'dear' + 'th' - when things are scarce, they become dear (expensive).

Why is dearth spelled this way?

From Middle English derthe, costliness. A dearth is scarcity — shortage that drives up the price of what remains.

Common misspellings of dearth

dirthderthdearthedirth

Example

The drought caused a dearth of fresh vegetables in the local markets.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell dearth?+
The correct spelling is "dearth". Remember 'dear' + 'th' - when things are scarce, they become dear (expensive).
Is it dirth or dearth?+
The correct spelling is "dearth", not "dirth".

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