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"Scant" vs. "meager": a conundrum of subtle scarcity
Lloyd Cooper Yesterday, 19:13
What is similar?
Both "scant" and "meager" describe a quantity or amount that is insufficient or lacking. They often imply inadequacy and are used to indicate that something is smaller or less than desired.
What is different?
The word "scant" often implies a quantity that is just barely available or present, sometimes suggesting there is slightly less than what is needed, while "meager" typically emphasizes a more pronounced insufficiency or poverty. "Scant" can also imply a notion of being skimpy or sparse in coverage, whereas "meager" conveys a sense of being lacking in richness or quality.
Which one is more common?
Examples of usage
Scant- The recipe called for a scant teaspoon of salt, which barely influenced the flavor.
- The information provided was scant, leaving many questions unanswered.
- Due to the scant evidence, the jury found it difficult to reach a conclusive verdict.
- After paying all the bills, their savings were meager.
- The young boy's meager diet left him feeling constantly hungry.
- The scholarship offered meager support for the student's expenses.
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