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lack Definition and Meaning in English (lack definition)

noun
Synonyms:shortagedeficiencyabsence
Quick Answer • Definition

Lack definition: The state of not having enough of something that is needed or wanted.

Definitions of Lack

  1. 1noun

    The state of not having enough of something that is needed or wanted.

  2. 2verb

    To not have or not have enough of something.

Example Sentences

general

“There is a severe lack of water in the region.”

general

“Many people lack basic necessities like food and shelter.”

general

“His performance showed a complete lack of effort.”

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Inflected Word Forms

third person singularlacks
past tenselacked
present participlelacking

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

for lack of a better wordidiom

Used to apologize for a word that is not quite appropriate but is the closest available.

lack of somethingcollocation

The absence or insufficiency of a particular thing.

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Lack definition: The state of not having enough of something that is needed or wanted.
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'Lack' translates to 'lack' in English. Lack definition: The state of not having enough of something that is needed or wanted.
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