Shadow and Scant

Shadow

Shadow noun - Partial darkness due to the obstruction of light rays.

Scant and shadow are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Scant" instead an adjective "Shadow".

Nearby Words: shade, shady, shadowy, shadowed, shadowing

Scant

Scant adjective - Less plentiful than what is normal, necessary, or desirable.

Shadow and scant are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Shadow" instead an adjective "Scant".

Nearby Words: scanty, scanted, scanting
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