SHORTAGE Synonyms
There are 8 synonyms of the word
shortage.
(exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word shortage. (close relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word shortage. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for SHORTAGE
| Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | dearth | nounn | ||||
| 2 | deficiency | nounn | ||||
| 3 | insufficiency | nounn | ||||
| 4 | lack | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 5 | scarcity | nounn | ||||
| 6 | deficit | nounn | ||||
| 7 | famine | nounn | ||||
| 8 | shortfall | nounn |
Best Hypernyms For SHORTAGE
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
shortage, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
deficiency
inadequacy
insufficiency
lack
want
