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scant vs skimp

skimp vs scant

scant is an adjective but skimp is not an adjective.

scant and skimp both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
scant No Yes Yes No
skimp No No Yes No
As verbs, scant and skimp are synonyms defined as:
  • scant and skimp: supply sparingly and with restricted quantities
Other synonyms of scant include stint.
As verbs, scant and skimp are synonyms defined as:
  • scant and skimp: limit in quality or quantity
As verbs, scant and skimp are synonyms defined as:
  • scant and skimp: work hastily or carelessly; deal with inadequately and superficially
scant (adjective) skimp (adjective)
less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so
scant (verb) skimp (verb)
supply sparingly and with restricted quantities subsist on a meager allowance
limit in quality or quantity supply sparingly and with restricted quantities
work hastily or carelessly; deal with inadequately and superficially work hastily or carelessly; deal with inadequately and superficially
limit in quality or quantity
Difference between scant and skimp

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