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Scant

Verb / skænt / Another word for scant — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

having a small or insufficient amount; not enough

Synonyms & similar words

light stint short skimp scarce meager limited sparse modest bare insufficient scanty inadequate short deficient lacking wanting small little slight minimal negligible trifling paltry

Example sentences

  1. The mouse had a scant amount of cheese to eat.
  2. I have a scant amount of time to finish my homework.
  3. There was a scant supply of water in the desert.
  4. The dress had a scant design with minimal embellishments.
  5. The team won the game by a scant one point difference.

Quotes

  • "I am not a hero; I am a man who is doing his duty. The country is at war, and I am a soldier." - Eugene B. Fluckey
  • "The true test of a leader is whether his followers will adhere to his cause from their own volition, enduring the most arduous hardships without being forced to do so, and remaining steadfast in the moments of greatest peril." - Xenophon
  • "If you want to be happy, set a goal that commands your thoughts, liberates your energy, and inspires your hopes." - Andrew Carnegie

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