Lack

Meaning

the state of being without or not having enough of something; absence or shortage

The state of being without or not having enough of something.

Example Sentences

The lack of rain this summer has caused serious problems for farmers.

He failed the exam due to a lack of preparation.

Example Expressions

lack of effort

Synonyms

absence, shortage, deficiency, want, scarcity

Entry 1

absence, shortage, deficiency, want

Entry 2

shortage, deficiency, absence, scarcity

Antonyms

abundance, plenty, surplus, excess, sufficiency

Entry 1

abundance, plenty, surplus, excess

Entry 2

abundance, plenty, sufficiency

Collocations

lack of experience, lack of time, lack of money, lack of confidence, lack of resources, lack of support, lack of preparation

Entry 1

lack of experience, lack of time, lack of money

Entry 2

lack of confidence, lack of resources, lack of support, lack of preparation