Lack meaning in English

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Definition

a lack (of): a shortage, not enough, a scarcity, a deficiency (of) noun
to lack: to be without, not to have, to have a shortage of verb
The story is not finished. It lacks an ending.
for lack of due to a shortage of, because of not having enough of

Examples

  • "The lack of content in your message is one thing - I spend half my day reading emails which say nothing."
  • "Subject: Lack of security"
  • "I also hope that the auditor won't inspect our records (or lack of them)."
  • "I've slipped a little box of chocolates under your door to apologise for the lack of wine."
  • "What you lack is a cool head, and a little patience."
  • ""Sleep is essential... at least 8 hours for most adults... lack of sleep leads to bad health... high blood pressure... heart disease... poor performance at work"... Ey up, that sounds serious!"
  • "Brian : No, it was fine sir, it's just that it lacks a bit of pizzaz, oomph, flavour, zippidy doo dah zippidy day."
  • "Napkins, we already have, although they lack "decorations"."
  • "A lack of leisure facilities has been suggested as being one of the main causes."
  • "Lack of sleep leads to irritability, poor behavior and trouble with relationships, especially among children and teens."
  • "Please consider this letter as a formal demand for payment, following prolonged lack of action on your part."
  • "Please let me know if anyone is lacking inspiration because I have a list of environmentally-friendly gift ideas which I am dying to share."
  • "People who chronically lack sleep are also more likely to become depressed."

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