Definitions
scant
- Describing a small or insufficient amount of something. - Referring to a limited or inadequate supply of resources. - Talking about a shortage or scarcity of something.
- Describing a lack of sufficient quantity or quality. - Referring to a failure to provide enough resources or materials. - Talking about a situation where something is done inadequately or incompletely.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a lack or insufficiency of something.
- 2Both words can be used to describe a shortage of resources.
- 3Both words have negative connotations.
- 4Both words can be used as verbs or adjectives.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Scant is typically used to describe a small or insufficient amount of something, while skimp is more commonly used to describe a lack of quality or completeness.
- 2Intention: Scant implies that there is not enough of something, while skimp suggests that someone has deliberately not provided enough of something.
- 3Connotation: Scant has a more neutral connotation, while skimp has a more negative connotation.
- 4Usage in context: Scant is often used in formal or technical contexts, while skimp is more commonly used in informal or everyday language.
Remember this!
While scant and skimp both describe a lack or insufficiency of something, they differ in their usage, intention, connotation, etymology, and context. Scant is typically used to describe a small or insufficient amount of something, while skimp is more commonly used to describe a lack of quality or completeness. Scant has a more neutral connotation, while skimp has a more negative connotation. Additionally, scant is often used in formal or technical contexts, while skimp is more commonly used in informal or everyday language.
