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scant vs restrict

restrict vs scant

scant is an adjective but restrict is not an adjective.

scant and restrict both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
scant No Yes Yes No
restrict No No Yes No
As verbs, restrict is a hypernym of scant; that is, restrict is a word with a broader meaning than scant:
  • scant: limit in quality or quantity
  • restrict: place limits on (extent or amount or access)
Other hypernyms of scant include bound, confine, limit, throttle, trammel.
scant (adjective) restrict (adjective)
less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so
scant (verb) restrict (verb)
supply sparingly and with restricted quantities place limits on (extent or amount or access)
limit in quality or quantity place restrictions on
work hastily or carelessly; deal with inadequately and superficially place under restrictions; limit access to by law
prevent (information) from being circulated or disclosed
Difference between scant and restrict

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