stint Synonyms
Another word for stint
• noun (Context 1)
A fixed or allotted period of work, duty, or time spent in a specific role or activity.
"After a two-year spell in the military, she returned to the university to complete her engineering degree."
• verb (Context 2)
To supply an ungenerous or inadequate amount of something; to restrict or limit (often used negatively to mean providing generously).
"The wealthy hosts did not skimp on the food, offering an extravagant buffet for all the wedding guests."
• noun (Context 3)
An allotted limit or restriction placed on a quantity or share of something.
"The volunteers offered their time and energy without limit to ensure the festival was a success."
• noun (Context 4)
A small sandpiper or shorebird of the genus Calidris, typically found breeding in the Arctic tundra and migrating to southern coasts for the winter.
"The birdwatcher was thrilled to spot a rare little sandpiper foraging along the muddy shoreline."
Opposites of stint
The opposite of stint shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: