scant

UK:**UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈskænt/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/skænt/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(skant)

Inflections of 'scant' (adj):
scanter
adj comparative
scantest
adj superlative

Collocations for "scant"


Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "scant" in context.

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scant

ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.
adj
  1. scant [opportunities, time] (to)
  2. is scant on [opportunities]
  3. [a country, an area, a region] of scant resources
  4. (the matter) was given scant [attention, discussion, regard]
  5. [received, got] scant [support, backing, consolation, compensation] for
  6. has scant knowledge of the [subject, issue, situation]
  7. has (a) scant knowledge of [math, Spanish]
  8. [measure, add] a scant [amount, cupful] of (flour)
  9. the [refrigerator, pantry, cupboard] is (looking) awfully scant
  10. a scant-looking [refrigerator]
  11. had scant time to [finish, arrive, shower]
  12. UK: [did, amounted to] scant justice
  13. UK: [weighed, cost] a scant [five] pounds
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