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We made a budget for snacks.
What does Budget mean?
A budget is a plan for money.
Dictionary definition
A plan for how money will be earned, spent, or saved.
Example sentences
Budget in a sentence
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The family budget included food, rent, and savings.
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A careful budget helps people decide what they can afford and what to save for later.
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Practice 1
What does budget mean?
Budget means a plan for money.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to budget?
Spending plan is closest because it connects to this meaning: A budget is a plan for money.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is a useful contrast to budget?
Overspending is a useful contrast because budget means: A budget is a plan for money.
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WordBudget.
Partnoun, verb.
MeaningBudget means A budget is a plan for money.
ExampleExample: We made a budget for snacks.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
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- buj · it
- Strongest beat
- buj
- Ending
- it
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on buj.
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Synonyms
Words like Budget
spending planA plan for using money.
financial planA plan for managing money.
Antonyms
Opposite words
overspendingSpending more than planned.
impulse buyingBuying without planning.
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Word family
Budget word family
Base word
budget
noun
budgets
Money plans.
verb
budgeted
Planned money use in the past.
noun
budgeting
The act of planning money use.
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Hint for students
A budget is a plan for money.
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Read this model sentence: The family budget included food, rent, and savings. Clue words: family, included, food. Underline clue words that show why budget fits instead of overspending. Now write one new sentence that shows budget without using the word budget. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show budget?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The family budget included food, rent, and savings." Why does budget fit better than overspending?
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