CEFR A2

lack

noun

Meaning

A state of not having enough of something, or not having it at all.

Examples

There is a lack of clean water in the region.
He has a serious lack of confidence.

Synonyms: shortage, deficiency, paucity

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lack (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /læk/

Definition

A state of not having enough of something, or not having it at all.

Examples

There is a lack of clean water in the region.
He has a serious lack of confidence.
We noticed a lack of interest from the students.

How to Use lack

lack of (prepositional phrase): Not having enough of something. — "There was a lack of evidence to support his claim."
lack for (prepositional phrase): To not have enough of something needed or desired. — "She never lacked for attention from her family."

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