budget
Meaning
A budget is a detailed plan that outlines expected income and expenditures over a specific period, often used to manage finances effectively.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "budget" with "spending," as a budget is a plan rather than actual expenses.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Anna
checked
her
bank
account
and
decided
to
make
a
simple
plan
for
the
month
.
She
wrote
a
list
of
expected
expenses
and
small
savings
to
create
a
realistic
budget
before
paying
the
bills
.
If
she
cut
down
on
coffee
and
a
few
shopping
trips
,
she
would
be
able
to
save
for
a
short
weekend
trip
.
Her
plan
was
practical
and
calm
,
and
she
felt
more
confident
about
her
finances
as
the
month
began
.
Common Phrases
annual budget
household budget
budget cuts
Related Words
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