meager

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Adjective meager has 2 senses

meager, meagre, meagerly - deficient in amount or quality or extent; "meager resources"; "meager fare"
Antonyms: ample, good, generous, wide, wide-cut, full
meager, scrimpy - barely adequate; "a meager allowance"
Antonym: generous (indirect, via stingy)

Definitions from the Web

Meager

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Lacking in quantity or quality

Meaning: Thin or inadequate in amount; not abundant or plentiful.

Example Sentence: The children were hungry as their dinner was only a meager portion of rice and beans.

Sense 2: Lean or thin

Meaning: Deficient in flesh; having a small amount of body fat.

Example Sentence: The stray dog appeared meager and malnourished, in need of food and care.

Sense 3: Scanty or limited

Meaning: Insufficient in size, extent, or duration; inadequate.

Example Sentence: The company tried to expand their services but faced meager resources and support.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: Local term used in some regions

Meaning: A small freshwater fish commonly found in local rivers and lakes.

Example Sentence: The villagers caught some meagers from the river for their evening meal.

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