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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As a Fragment
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 |
Sounds Like
Words that sound like the term "scant".
Spelled Like
Words that are spelled similarly to the term "scant".
Words That Follow
Words that often follow the term "scant" in a sentence.
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Words That Precede
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Statistically Associated
Words that are statistically associated with "scant" in the same piece of text.
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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.
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