scant
Definitions
Verb
- Work hastily or carelessly; deal with inadequately and superficially
- Limit in quality or quantity
- Supply sparingly and with restricted quantities
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Words that contain the term "scant".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | scant | 1 | 5 |
| 2 | scanty | 2 | 4 |
| 3 | scantily | 3 | 0 |
| 4 | scantiness | 3 | 0 |
| 5 | scantlin | 2 | 0 |
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Consonant Match
Words that contain the same consonants as the term "scant".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | scent | 1 | 6 |
Results:
Term
Definitions: 3
Fragments: 5
Sound Alikes: 8
Spelled Like: 20
Words that Follow: 0
Words that Precede: 0
Statistically Associated: 0
Consonant Matches: 1
Freq: The frequency is a relative score of how often the word appears in standard English text.
📰 This Word in the News:
‘Largely slop’: Trump’s new counter-terrorism strategy is scant on substance but heavy on enemies
May 10, 2026 The Guardian
May 10, 2026 The Guardian
UVic participation in post-secondary emergency manager network ‘scant,’ university says
Aug 27, 2026 martlet.ca
Aug 27, 2026 martlet.ca
Ex-Indian envoy: US showed ‘scant regard’ for India in attack on Iranian frigate
Jul 24, 2026 presstv.co.uk
Jul 24, 2026 presstv.co.uk