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scant vs limit

limit vs scant

scant is not a noun while limit is a noun.

scant is an adjective but limit is not an adjective.

scant and limit both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
scant No Yes Yes No
limit Yes No Yes No
As verbs, limit is a hypernym of scant; that is, limit is a word with a broader meaning than scant:
  • scant: limit in quality or quantity
  • limit: place limits on (extent or amount or access)
Other hypernyms of scant include bound, confine, restrict, throttle, trammel.
scant (noun) limit (noun)
the greatest possible degree of something
the boundary of a specific area
as far as something can go
the greatest amount of something that is possible or allowed
the mathematical value toward which a function goes as the independent variable approaches infinity
final or latest limiting point
scant (adjective) limit (adjective)
less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so
scant (verb) limit (verb)
supply sparingly and with restricted quantities restrict or confine within limits
limit in quality or quantity place limits on (extent or amount or access)
work hastily or carelessly; deal with inadequately and superficially decide upon or fix definitely
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