The French government has launched an online game that challenges taxpayers to balance the national budget.
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Budget
/ˈbʌd͡ʒ.ɪt/
Synonyms for "budget" (314 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (63)
Noun(13 words)
affordableallocateallocatedallocationallotamount of moneyapportionbudget planbudgetedbudgeting conceptbudgetscapital project budgetcheap
Adjective(1 words)
appropriate setting
Verb(1 words)
Strong matches (94)
Adjective(4 words)
checking accountchunkclutchcollectioncommand of moneycommissariatcommissarycommissioncontingentcornucopiacostcost of livingcost outcost-of-living allowancecost-of-living indexcosting-outcostscountcumulationcut
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dealdeckdestinydirect costsdisbursalsdisbursedistributed costsdividenddocketdoledosedumpeasyeconomiceconomyendequal shareexchequerexpendexpenditureexpendituresexpenseexpense accountexpensesfagotfardelfascesfascinefatefinancesfork outfrugalfundfundsgeneral expensesgo throughgobgrouphalfhalverheaphelpinghoardhunkhusbandincur costsindirect costsinexpensiveinterestinventoryinvestkitty
Noun(16 words)
construction resourcedonor fundsdutch geldenearmarkeconomicalestimatefinance actionfinancial planfiscalizingforecastfundfundedfundingfunding opportunityhousehold financeinexpensive
Verb(2 words)
evaluate procedurehandle finances
Related words (157)
labor costslarderlarge amountlay outliabilitieslife savingsline uplineuplist of agendalotlowlow pricedlow-pricedmanageablemassmaterialmaterial costsmaterialsmaterielmeans
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measuremeedmenumessmoderatemodestmodicummoietymoneymoneysmunitionsnest eggnominalnosegaynumberopen the purseoperating costsoperating expenseorder of the dayoutlayoutstanding accountsoverheadpackpackagepacketparcelpartpaypay outpecuniary resourcespercentagepiecepileplaybillplenitudeplentypocketpoolportionposyprime costprogramprogram of operationprogrammaproportionprospectusprotocolprovisionprovisionmentprovisionspurseput outquantityquantumquiverquotarake offrake-offrationrationsreasonablereceiptsrepertoirerepertoryreplacement costreservesresourcesrickrollrosterrouleaurun throughsavingssavings accountschedulesegmentsensibleshabbysharesheafshell outshoddysink money inslateslicesmall amountsmall sharespendsplurgesquanderstackstakestockstock-in-tradestockpilestorestoressubstancesumsuppliessupply on handswindle sheetswiss bank accountthrow money aroundtokentotaltreasuretreasurytrussunexpensiveunit costunpaid accountsunregistered bank accountwherewithalwithin meansworth the money
Noun(18 words)
language teaching resourceslayoutlow-costmaterial resourcesnon cabinet-grade varnishpennyplannedplanning curriculumpocketbookpreplannedprojectproperly maintainedresearch allocationsavesscheduleshoestringspending planunit planning process
Verb(2 words)
procure equipmentscrimp
Adjective(1 words)
public health funding
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: abundance, accounts, accounts payable, accounts receivable, accumulation.
- Sentence evidence is available for budget, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, opengloss, derived_reverse.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "budget".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "budget"
Keep "budget" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "budget" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "budget", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "budget" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
23 entriesShowing 16 of 23 words.
More specific
19 entriesaffordableallocated fundsbalanced budgetbudget linebudgeted amountcapital budgetclassroom budgetcost estimateeconomicalemergency fundevent budgetinexpensiveline item budgetlow-costprice projectionproject budget
Showing 16 of 19 words.
Collocations
16 entriesbalanced budgetbudget calculatorbudget carefullybudget for projectbudget for suppliesbudget optionbudget planbudget proposalbudget within limitsbudget-consciousbudget-friendlybudgetary constraintclassroom budgethousehold budgetline item budgetschool budget
Inflections
7 entriesDerivations
5 entriesSample sentences
27 total sentences available.
A huge federal budget deficit has been plaguing the American economy for many years.
Source: tatoeba (19393)
Our family budget is in the red.
Source: tatoeba (23575)
The House cut the budget for foreign aid.
Source: tatoeba (25374)
Showing 4 of 27 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "budget"?
Closest matches include abundance, accounts, accounts payable, accounts receivable, accumulation.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "budget"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.