Meaning: Small in amount or lacking in quantity; scanty
Hindi: अल्प / तुच्छ
Synonyms: scanty, insufficient, paltry, sparse
Antonyms: abundant, ample, plentiful
Asked in: SSC CHSL 2023 T-1 · SSC CPO 2022 T-1 · SSC Selection Post Ph-10 2022 ML · SSC CHSL 2021 T-1 · SSC CHSL 2020 T-1
meagre in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CPO 2022 T-1 Synonyms
Select the most appropriate synonym to replace the italicised word.
Sneha opened the cupboards and glanced over her meagre supply of canned goods.Answer & explanation
Answer: C) scanty
Answer: 3
Solution (Correct Option – 3: scanty):
The word “meagre” means something that is very small in quantity or insufficient. The best synonym is “scanty”, which also implies barely enough or too little, especially with reference to resources like food or money.
Example: Sneha’s scanty supply of canned goods wouldn’t last the week.
Why other options are incorrect:
plenteous – Means abundant; more than enough. (अत्यधिक, प्रचुर मात्रा में)
bountiful – Means generous or given in large amounts. (उदार, भरपूर मात्रा में)
surplus – Means extra or more than what is needed. (अधिशेष, अतिरिक्त)
Difficult Word Meanings:
Scanty – Very small in amount; insufficient (बहुत कम, अपर्याप्त)
Examples
- “They survived on a meagre diet during the drought.”
meagre – questions
What is the meaning of meagre in Hindi?
meagre means “अल्प / तुच्छ” in Hindi. In English: Small in amount or lacking in quantity; scanty
What are the synonyms of meagre?
Synonyms of meagre: scanty, insufficient, paltry, sparse.
What is the opposite of meagre?
Antonyms of meagre: abundant, ample, plentiful.
Has meagre been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – meagre has been asked 5 times in SSC exams: SSC CHSL 2023 T-1, SSC CPO 2022 T-1, SSC Selection Post Ph-10 2022 ML, SSC CHSL 2021 T-1, SSC CHSL 2020 T-1.