SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
provident
adjective
Showing careful preparation for future needs.
Local English device voice, when available. This is not a recorded dictionary pronunciation.
Preparing for future needs
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Usage distinction
Return to topProvident combines future preparation with careful resource use. Frugal emphasizes restraint in spending without necessarily implying long-term planning.
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See provident in use
Her provident planning ensured that spare materials were available.
After accepting the project, Noor made a provident plan that set aside funds for replacement supplies and a quieter month after the deadline.
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