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local
Adjective
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Something is local if it comes from a specific place. It often it means a place near the person who is speaking.
We do not like fruit grown in other countries. We like to eat local fruit.
local
Noun
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A person is local if the person comes from a specific place.
They did not trust people from other places. They only trust locals.
budget
Noun
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A budget is a limit to how much money can be spent on something.
Our budget for a new car is $10,000.
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A budget is a plan for how money will be spent.
The accountant made a new budget that showed us how much we would spend on materials.
A family budget is a good idea to help you manage your finances.
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If you are on a budget, you are trying not to spend a lot of money.
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A budget item is something that can be bought cheaply.
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A budget item is one thing that you plan to spend money on.
budget
Verb
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If you budget, you plan how money or time will be spent.
It is important to budget your time on the test. Don't take too long on any one question.