noun · neutral
budget
/ˈbʌdʒɪt/BUD·get
Band 4-5speakingtask2
a plan that shows how much money you will earn and spend over a period of time
Examples
“I set a strict budget for my monthly expenses so I don't overspend.”
“Students often live on a tight budget, especially at the start of term.”
“We need to cut costs because the department is over budget this year.”
Band 8 sentence
“I try to stick to a rigorous monthly budget so I can save for a year abroad without taking on extra work.”
Collocations
- set a budget
- on a tight budget
- stick to a budget
- go over budget
Word family
budget verbbudget nounbudgetary adjectivebudgets noun (plural)
Common mistakes
in a budget→on a budget
money for something→a budget for something
Say it for a higher band
5money→6saving→7+budget
Synonyms
spending plan
allocation
Easily confused
allowance
“My monthly allowance isn't enough to cover my phone bill.”
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