budget (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈbʌdʒɪt/
Definition
A plan for how to spend money over a period of time.
Examples
My monthly budget includes rent, food, and transportation.
The company created a new budget for the next fiscal year.
We need to stick to our budget to save money for a vacation.
How to Use budget
- budget for (prepositional phrase)
- To plan to spend money on something. — "We need to budget for unexpected repairs."
- stick to a budget (idiom)
- To follow a spending plan closely. — "It's important to stick to a budget to avoid debt."
- on a budget (prepositional phrase)
- Having a limited amount of money to spend. — "We traveled on a budget during our trip."
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