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scant

UK
/skænt/
US
/skænt/

Translations

scantadjective
scanter
Comp.
scantest
Super.
UK
/skænt/
US
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The resources available for the project were scant.
Ресурсы, доступные для проекта, были недостаточными.
The evidence was scant and not enough to convict him.
Доказательства были скудными и недостаточными, чтобы его осудить.
The information provided was scant and left many questions unanswered.
Предоставленная информация была ограниченной и оставила много вопросов без ответа.
Synonyms
sparse
meager
insufficient
limited
scanty
bare
paltry
inadequate
Antonyms
abundant
ample
sufficient
plentiful
scantverb
scanted
Past Simple
scanted
Past Participle
scanting
Gerund
UK
/skænt/
US
/skænt/
Synonyms
curtail
ration
scrimp
begrudge
withhold
shortchange
stint
skimp
scantadverb
UK
/skænt/
US
/skænt/
Archaic/rare flat adverb meaning ‘scarcely; hardly’.
Synonyms
barely
scarcely
hardly
narrowly
slightly
almost

Definitions

scantadjective
Barely sufficient or adequate in amount or quantity.
The evidence presented in the case was scant, making it difficult to reach a verdict.
Having a small or insufficient supply.
The region received scant rainfall this year, leading to concerns about water shortages.
Slightly less than the stated measure; just short of a specified amount.
Add a scant teaspoon of salt to the mixture.
scantverb
To provide an inadequate amount of something.
The chef was careful not to scant the spices in the dish.
To deal with or treat inadequately or neglectfully.
The project manager was accused of scanting the team's concerns.
scantadverb
Scarcely; hardly.
He could scant believe his luck.
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