C1noun 3K

Deficit

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈdefɪsɪt/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈdefɪsɪt/"]/

Meaning of Deficit

the amount by which money spent or owed is greater than money earned in a particular period of time

In simple words: A lack of something, especially money.

Deficit in a sentence

• The government is trying to reduce the budget deficit by cutting expenditures.
• A calorie deficit occurs when you consume fewer calories than you burn.
• The company faced a trade deficit because it imported more than it exported.
• A deficit in attention during the lecture made it hard for her to follow the material.
• The blood test indicated a deficit of vitamin D, so supplementation was recommended.

How to use Deficit

Often used in contexts related to finance or budgets. Not suitable for casual conversation; stick to formal discussions or written contexts.

Grammar pattern

deficit + of + something

Memory hint

Think of 'debt' when you hear 'deficit' — both are related to money you don't have.

Related words

Collocations with Deficit

• enormous
• huge
• large
• face
• have
• run
• run at something
• grow
• increase
• in deficit
• deficit with
• enormous
• huge
• large
• face
• have
• run
• run at something
• grow
• increase
• in deficit
• deficit with

Synonyms for Deficit

• shortfall
• lack
• insufficiency
• loss
• deficiency

Opposites of Deficit

• surplus
• excess

Common mistakes with Deficit

• Confusing 'deficit' with 'deficient' — they have different meanings.
• Using 'deficit' without a specific context, like 'deficit in' instead of 'deficit of'.
• Mispronouncing it, forgetting the 'c' sound.

Frequently asked questions about Deficit

What does Deficit mean?

A lack of something, especially money.

What is the definition of Deficit?

the amount by which money spent or owed is greater than money earned in a particular period of time

How do you use Deficit in a sentence?

The government is trying to reduce the budget deficit by cutting expenditures.

Can you give another example of Deficit?

A calorie deficit occurs when you consume fewer calories than you burn.

What are synonyms for Deficit?

Common alternatives include shortfall, lack, insufficiency, loss, deficiency.

What is the opposite of Deficit?

Opposite meanings include surplus, excess.

What words go with Deficit?

It commonly pairs with enormous, huge, large, face, have, run, run at something, grow, increase, in deficit, deficit with, enormous, huge, large, face, have, run, run at something, grow, increase, in deficit, deficit with.

What are common mistakes when using Deficit?

Confusing 'deficit' with 'deficient' — they have different meanings. Using 'deficit' without a specific context, like 'deficit in' instead of 'deficit of'. Mispronouncing it, forgetting the 'c' sound.

How do you pronounce Deficit?

US: /["/ˈdefɪsɪt/"]/, UK: /["/ˈdefɪsɪt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Deficit?

Often used in contexts related to finance or budgets. Not suitable for casual conversation; stick to formal discussions or written contexts.

What CEFR level is Deficit?

"Deficit" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.