Simple meaning
What does Budget mean?
A budget is a money plan that shows what to spend and what to save.
Dictionary definition
A plan for how money will be used or saved over a set time.
Example sentences
Budget in a sentence
easy
Our class made a budget for the school fair snack table.
medium
Mina checked her budget before buying art supplies.
hard
The team stayed on budget by choosing lower-cost materials.
Synonyms
Words like Budget
planUse for an organized way to do something.
allowanceUse for money set aside for a purpose.
Antonyms
Opposite words
overspendingUse when too much money is spent.
wasteUse when money is used carelessly.
Word family
Budget word family
Base word
budget
noun
budgets
More than one money plan.
verb
budgeted
Planned money use in the past.
noun
budgeting
The act of planning money use.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What is a budget?
A budget helps you plan spending and saving.
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