Basic Details
Word: Frugally
Part of Speech: Adverb
Meaning: In a way that uses very few resources; carefully or thriftily.
Synonyms: Economically, sparingly, stingily
Antonyms: Lavishly, extravagantly
Idioms and Phrases
- Frugal with the pounds: To be careful about spending money. Example: "Hes always frugal with the pounds, even when friends go out to eat."
- Frugality is the mother of success: Being careful with resources can lead to better outcomes. Example: "Considering his family's financial situation, he knows that frugality is the mother of success."
Usage Examples
Example 1: She lived frugally, saving money by cooking at home instead of eating out.
Example 2: By shopping frugally, we managed to buy all our groceries for the week on a small budget.
Example 3: He frugally used the leftover paint to refresh the old wooden fence.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the concept of frugality dates back to ancient civilisations? The Romans and Greeks often used frugal practices for sustainable living, focusing on conserving resources and avoiding waste.
Famous Quote
"Frugality includes all the other virtues." - Cicero
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "frugally" mean?
a) In a wasteful way
b) In a celebratory way
c) In a careful way
d) In a noisy way
Answer: c) In a careful way
2. Which of these is a synonym of "frugally"?
a) Lavishly
b) Economically
c) Generously
d) Wastefully
Answer: b) Economically
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "frugally"?
a) Stingly
b) Sparingly
c) Extravagantly
d) Carefully
Answer: c) Extravagantly
4. Which sentence uses "frugally" correctly?
a) He frugally spent all his money at the fair.
b) She frugally fixed the old furniture instead of buying new.
c) The frugally cat jumped over the fence.
d) We frugally watched a movie all night without snacks.
Answer: b) She frugally fixed the old furniture instead of buying new.
5. Which idiom reflects the importance of being careful with resources?
a) Frugality is the mother of success
b) Like a kid in a candy store
c) All dressed up and nowhere to go
d) As easy as pie
Answer: a) Frugality is the mother of success
