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pittance

noun
/ˈpɪt.əns/

Meaning

a very small or inadequate amount of money

Example Sentences

She worked long hours for a mere pittance.

Synonyms

trifle, small amount, meager sum, modest sum

Antonyms

fortune, abundance, wealth

Collocations

earn a pittance, pay a pittance, receive a pittance

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