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Frugal
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Simple meaning
What does Frugal mean?
Careful with resources.
Dictionary definition
Careful with money, food, time, or resources.
Example sentences
Frugal in a sentence
easy
A frugal shopper compares prices.
medium
The family planned a frugal vacation.
hard
Frugal means avoiding waste while using resources wisely.
Synonyms
Words like Frugal
thriftyCareful about spending or waste.
moneyRelated word that supports the meaning of frugal.
Antonyms
Opposite words
wastefulUsing more than needed.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to frugal, depending on context.
Word family
Frugal word family
Base word
frugal
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does frugal mean?
Frugal means careful with resources.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to frugal?
Thrifty is close in meaning to frugal in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of frugal?
Wasteful contrasts with frugal.
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