Cool MateMeaning of Lack
In simple words: not having something you need or want
Lack in a sentence
How to use Lack
Grammar pattern
lack + object
Memory hint
Think of a 'lack' as a 'lack of luck' when trying to find something.
Related words
Collocations with Lack
- lack of resources
- lack of interest
- lack of evidence
- lack of time
Synonyms for Lack
Common mistakes with Lack
- Confusing 'lack' with 'lack of' when talking about general absence.
- Using it with uncountable nouns incorrectly.
- Misplacing the verb forms in sentences.
Lack appears in
Lack in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
نقص
عدم وجود شيء تحتاجه أو تريده
- Bengaliবাংলা
অভাব
প্রয়োজনীয় বা কাঙ্ক্ষিত কোনো কিছুর অভাব।
- GermanDeutsch
Mangel
etwas nicht haben, das man braucht oder will
- SpanishEspañol
Falta
no tener algo que necesitas o quieres
- Persianفارسی
کمبود
نداشتن چیزی که لازم داری یا میخوای.
- FrenchFrançais
Manque
ne pas avoir quelque chose dont on a besoin ou que l'on veut
- Hindiहिन्दी
कमी
किसी ऐसी चीज़ का न होना जिसकी आपको ज़रूरत है या आप चाहते हैं
- ItalianItaliano
Mancanza
non avere qualcosa che ti serve o che vuoi
- PortuguesePortuguês
Falta
não ter algo que você precisa ou quer
- RussianРусский
Недостаток, нехватка
когда чего-то нет или его мало, и это нужно или хочется
- Urduاردو
کمی
کسی ایسی چیز کا نہ ہونا جس کی آپ کو ضرورت ہو یا جو آپ چاہتے ہوں۔
- Chinese中文
缺乏
缺少你需要或想要的东西
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Frequently asked questions about Lack
What does Lack mean?
not having something you need or want
What is the definition of Lack?
The state of not having enough of something.
How do you use Lack in a sentence?
There is a lack of water in the desert.
Can you give another example of Lack?
His lack of experience was evident during the interview.
What are synonyms for Lack?
Common alternatives include deficiency, shortage, absence, dearth, want.
What is the opposite of Lack?
Opposite meanings include abundance, surplus, plenty.
What words go with Lack?
It commonly pairs with lack of resources, lack of interest, lack of evidence, lack of time.
What are common mistakes when using Lack?
Confusing 'lack' with 'lack of' when talking about general absence. Using it with uncountable nouns incorrectly. Misplacing the verb forms in sentences.
How do you pronounce Lack?
US: //læk//, UK: //læk//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Lack?
Use 'lack' to indicate omission or deficiency. It is more suitable in neutral contexts than in formal ones.
What CEFR level is Lack?
"Lack" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.