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lack

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verb

ˈlak How to pronounce lack (audio)
lacked; lacking; lacks

intransitive verb

1
: to be deficient or missing
time is lacking for a full explanation
2
: to be short or have need of something
he will not lack for advisers
The area does not lack for good restaurants.

transitive verb

: to stand in need of : suffer from the absence or deficiency of
lack the necessities of life
She lacked confidence.

lack

2 of 2

noun

1
: the fact or state of being wanting or deficient
a lack of evidence
2
: something that is lacking or is needed

Synonyms

Noun

Example Sentences

Verb His book lacks any coherent structure. They lack a good strategy for winning the election. This painting lacks any artistic value. She has never been accused of lacking confidence. Many of these people lack the basic necessities of life. Noun The problem is a lack of money. She has been suffering from a lack of sleep lately. Her problem is lack of sleep. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
In the 21st century, anyone with a smartphone or an internet connection does not lack for information about celebrities. Patrick Smith, NBC News, 19 Sep. 2022 If Thursday’s Chargers-Chiefs game was any indication, Week 2 won’t lack any drama. Bob Wankel | Xl Media, cleveland, 18 Sep. 2022 The decision was probably worse than the throw, which didn’t lack zip or accuracy. Steve Svekis, Sun Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2022 This miniature doesn’t lack for energy, but offers nothing memorable in concept or incident. Dennis Harvey, Variety, 15 Sep. 2022 The 6-foot, 190-pound Bell is strong, tough, can make contested catches and does not lack confidence. Jeff Potrykus, Journal Sentinel, 1 Sep. 2022 Between those two series and the continuation of Amazon’s translation of Robert Jordan’s Wheel of Time, the market will not lack for tales set in parallel worlds filled with magic, monsters, and/or giant flying creatures who breathe fire. Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 31 Aug. 2022 But American shoppers don’t exactly lack domestic candy options; any average grocery store’s checkout line is bursting with Snickers, Twizzlers, M&Ms, and Skittles. Amanda Mull, The Atlantic, 31 Aug. 2022 Lucid may be the new kid, but the brand doesn't lack confidence. Car and Driver, 18 Aug. 2022
Noun
The underlying issue seems to be the lack of communication between the safeties and the corners. Lance Reisland, cleveland, 21 Sep. 2022 Ever co-creator said that for years, there was a lack of diverse body types in Hollywood. Alexandra Schonfeld, Peoplemag, 21 Sep. 2022 An absence of legislation means there’s been a lack of standards for cargo bikes, raising questions about how stable and controllable some models are. WIRED, 21 Sep. 2022 Still, the Bears haven’t been able to get their passing game unlocked, with outsiders wondering if there is a lack of trust in that department. Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2022 To be honest, the biggest problem is the lack of size: his contests just don’t necessarily bother opponents that much. Andy Larsen, The Salt Lake Tribune, 16 Sep. 2022 So, the darkness is the lack of transparency, but the Chouinards are being entirely transparent here. Scott Nover, Quartz, 16 Sep. 2022 Walker is among a chorus of professionals who have become frustrated by the country’s apparent lack of interest in the perception problems caused by its isolation. Julia Mio Inuma, Washington Post, 16 Sep. 2022 There is a lack of motivation for these companies to uncover areas that are short in services, says one expert. Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 15 Sep. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun and Verb

Middle English lak; akin to Middle Dutch lak lack, Old Norse lakr defective

First Known Use

Verb

12th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of lack was in the 12th century

Phrases Containing lack

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