CEFR B1

scant

adjective

Meaning

Barely sufficient or adequate; in short supply.

Examples

She gave him only scant attention, her mind clearly elsewhere.
Evidence of the ancient civilization is scant, making it difficult to piece together their history.

Synonyms: little, slight, limited, meager, sparse

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scant (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /skænt/

Definition

Barely sufficient or adequate; in short supply.

Examples

She gave him only scant attention, her mind clearly elsewhere.
Evidence of the ancient civilization is scant, making it difficult to piece together their history.
With scant resources, the small company struggled to compete with larger rivals.

How to Use scant

scant of (prepositional phrase): Lacking in a specific quantity or quality. — "He was scant of praise for the team's performance."
scantily clad (collocation): Wearing very few clothes. — "The dancers were scantily clad, performing in elaborate costumes."

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