Dictionary-enhanced word family
Word Forms of “Budget”
A budget is a plan that shows what money you will spend and earn.
Word Family of Budget
Some English words keep the same spelling as a noun and a verb. Context tells you which form is being used.
How to Use Each Word Form in a Sentence
- The company created a budget for next year's marketing. A2
- She carefully manages her monthly budget to save money. A2
- The government announced budget cuts to education spending. B1
Origin and Word Formation of Budget
French 'bougette' meaning small leather bag; ultimately from Latin 'bulga'.
Common Word Form Mistakes with Budget
Wrong: The budget are for the next year.
Correct: The budget is for the next year.
'Budget' is singular noun and requires singular verb form 'is'.
Wrong: She budgeted her money for buy a car.
Correct: She budgeted her money to buy a car.
After 'budget' use to-infinitive (to buy), not bare verb or gerund.
Frequently Asked Questions About Word Forms of Budget
What are the word forms of “budget”?
The confirmed forms are shown in the word family cards above. Missing parts of speech are hidden instead of filled with placeholder text.
What part of speech is “budget”?
“budget” is primarily a noun. Some forms above show how the same root works as other parts of speech.
Can “budget” be both a noun and a verb?
Yes. Some words keep the same spelling across parts of speech; the surrounding sentence shows the function.
Where does “budget” come from?
French 'bougette' meaning small leather bag; ultimately from Latin 'bulga'.