lack
/lak/US /læk/lack
NOUNDefinition of lack
If there is a lack of something, there is not enough of it or it doesn't exist at all.
Example: He was frustrated by the lack of progress.
If you lack something, you don't have it, or you don't have enough of it.
Example: He lacked the time and expertise to get the job done.
If you lack for something, you don't have it, or you don't have enough of it.
Example: She had never lacked for anything in her life.
lack
EXAMPLESExamples of lack
He was frustrated by the lack of progress.
Example sentenceThere is a lack of clarity about where the money is to come from.
Example sentenceHe lacked the time and expertise to get the job done.
Example sentenceYoung people lack the necessary knowledge to make good business decisions.
Example sentenceShe had never lacked for anything in her life.
Example sentencelack
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