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LACK

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Lack.

How to pronounce lack:

US

Lack - as a noun

The state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

Example: "There is a serious lack of insight into the problem"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deficiency21want7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
demand10need5
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Lack - as a verb

Be without

Example: "This soup lacks salt"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
miss6
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
have10

To be insufficiently prepared

Example Sentences

"There is a lack of communication between the two departments."
"The lack of sleep has been affecting my performance at work."
"His lack of experience in this field is evident."
"The team's lack of motivation resulted in a poor performance."
"The government needs to address the lack of affordable housing."
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Word Game Points

Is LACK a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, lack is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

LACK has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is LACK a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, lack is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
LACK has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is LACK a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, lack is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
LACK has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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