scant

Meanings

• adjective

  Used to describe a small or meager quantity of something.

• verb

  To examine or search something carefully and thoroughly.

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Pronunciation

1. /skænt/
   
   
   
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2. /skænt/
   
   
   
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3. /skænt/
   
   
   
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4. /skænt/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

ample , plenty

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Synonyms

geason , few , little , slight

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with scant
can't , rant , pant

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Scanty () : Sparse or meager in quantity.
   

2. Scant (Scottish Gaelic) : Exactly; precisely.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of scant that leads to same result
scant , scanter , scantest , scantly , scantness , scantnesses , scanted , scanting , scants

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Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

scants, scanting, scanted

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English 'scantian' meaning 'to be short, to lack'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The term 'scant' is also used in meteorology to describe the amount of precipitation in a given area.

2. In the context of food, 'scant' can also mean to add just enough of an ingredient to a recipe to avoid wasting it.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Sparse: Related concept meaning having or occupying a small amount of space or containing a small amount of elements.

2. Meager: Related concept meaning having or providing a small or inadequate amount of something.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, 'scant' has been used to describe the limited resources or supplies available to characters, adding tension and conflict to the story. In music, the term 'scant' has been used in the context of music production to refer to the process of removing unnecessary elements from a track to improve its overall sound.

How to Memorize "scant"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a small pile of objects or a small amount of liquid to help remember the meaning of 'scant' as describing a small quantity.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'scant' with the word 'meager' or 'sparse' to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'S' for 'Small quantity' and 'C' for 'Carefully examine'.

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