lack

/læk/
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lack

There is a lack of fresh fruit in the market stall.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • The state of not having something that is needed or wanted: "Lack" refers to the absence or insufficiency of something necessary or desired.
    • A deficiency or shortage: It indicates a situation where there is not enough of something.

  2. Verb:

    • To be without or deficient in: To not have or to have an insufficient amount of something.
    • To be missing or absent: Used to state that something is not present where it is needed or expected.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • The project failed due to a lack of funding.
    • There is a noticeable lack of enthusiasm in the team.
  • Verb:
    • This soup lacks salt.
    • He lacks the experience required for the job.
Advanced Usage
  • "for lack of": because of the absence of.
    • The event was canceled for lack of interest.
  • "lack for nothing": to have everything one needs.
    • In his new home, he lacks for nothing.
Variants and Related Words
  • Lacking (adj): Not having or not existing in sufficient quantity.
    • The evidence is lacking.
  • Lackluster (adj): Lacking in vitality, force, or conviction; uninspired or uninspiring. (Note: This is a compound word listed separately as per instruction).
    • He gave a lackluster performance.
Synonyms
  • Noun: Absence, shortage, deficiency, dearth, want.
  • Verb: Be without, need, require, be deficient in, be missing.
Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)
  • Lack in: To be deficient in a particular quality.
    • His argument lacks in clarity.
Related Idioms
  • "Lack all conscience": To have no moral principles.
    • The corrupt official seemed to lack all conscience.
  • "What you lack in brawn, you make up for in brain": A saying meaning that if you are not physically strong, you compensate with intelligence.
    • Don't worry about being small; what you lack in brawn, you make up for in brain.
lack

There is a lack of fresh fruit in the market stall.

Noun
  1. the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
    • there is a serious lack of insight into the problem
    • water is the critical deficiency in desert regions
    • for want of a nail the shoe was lost
Verb
  1. be without
    • This soup lacks salt
    • There is something missing in my jewelry box!

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