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Antonym of Ample

Adjective

1. Scant

Definition: Extremely limited or insufficient in quantity or extent.

Sample Sentence: The small apartment had a scant amount of storage space.

Noun

1. Lack

Definition: The state of being without or not having enough of something.

Sample Sentence: The lack of funds prevented them from going on a vacation.

Verb

1. Deplete

Definition: To use up or reduce the quantity or supply of something.

Sample Sentence: The ongoing drought has begun to deplete the water reserves.

2. Diminish

Definition: To make or become less in size, importance, or intensity.

Sample Sentence: The support for the candidate started to diminish after the scandal.