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meagre

Pronunciation: [ˈmiːɡər]

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Learn how to use meagre in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “quantity or amount”

(adjective) when something is very small or not enough. If you have a meagre amount of money, you can't buy much with it.

Example

She has a meagre savings account, but it makes her feel safe.

Example

He found the food portions meagre and wished for more to eat.

Example

Do you think the salary offered is meagre for the job?

Context: “quality”

(adjective) when something is not good or is lacking in some way. If someone gives a meagre effort, it means they didn’t try very hard.

Example

His presentation was interesting and full of ideas, not meagre at all!

Example

The movie received meagre reviews, with many critics saying it was boring.

Example

Why do you think the book received such meagre ratings?

How to pronounce meagre

Pronunciation: [ˈmiːɡər]

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