Here are some synonyms for meager:
* Sparse
* Scanty
* Insufficient
* Limited
* Poor
* Barren
* Thin
* Paltry
Here are some examples of how to use "meager" in a sentence:
* "The prisoner's meal was meager, consisting only of a slice of bread and a cup of water."
* "Her knowledge of history was meager, so she struggled to understand the complex events."
* "The harvest was meager this year due to the drought."