ADJ
fixed, limited, low, shoestring, small, tight | generous, large | annual, monthly, weekly, yearly | family, personal | federal, government, municipal, national, state | defence, education, health, housing, military, social security, (social) welfare | advertising, marketing, training | draft
VERB + BUDGET
get, have
The school got a bigger budget this year so they could buy new computers.
allocate, draw up, plan, set
The government allocated a larger budget to improve the country's healthcare system.
present, propose, submit | approve
balance
The government struggled to balance its budget while funding new hospitals and schools.
adhere to, keep to, stick to
She carefully kept to her monthly budget by tracking every expense in a notebook.
exceed, go over, overspend | cut, reduce, slash | increase
BUDGET + NOUN
expenditure | deficit, surplus | constraint, limit | cuts | plans, proposals | allocation | Budget Day
PREP
in the ~
We need to cut costs because there isn't enough money in the budget this year.
below/under ~
The renovation project came in under budget, saving the company thousands of dollars.
on (a) ~
My family spent the whole vacation on a budget, eating picnics instead of restaurants.
over ~
The new office renovation went significantly over budget last year.
within ~
The company managed to complete the renovation project within budget despite unexpected costs.
~ for
We need to increase the budget for marketing if we want to reach more customers.
~ of
The school allocated a budget of $50,000 for new computers and classroom equipment.
ADV
carefully, sensibly
My parents budget sensibly so they can save money for emergencies.
PREP
for
We need to budget for car repairs this month because our vehicle has been having problems.