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provident

adjective

Providing carefully for the future

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Word Facts

Word length
9
Starts with
P
Ends with
T
Contains
RO
Scrabble score
15

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈpɹɒvɪdənt

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. Providing carefully for the future

    “Wild squirrels are provident”

adjective

  1. Careful in regard to your own interests

    “The prudent use and development of resources”

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Example Sentences

Wild squirrels are provident
A provident father plans for his children's education
The prudent use and development of resources

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