lack in English: The state of not having something, or not having enough of it. (noun)

Translation

The state of not having something, or not having enough of it.

Word origin

Probably from Middle Dutch or Middle Low German lak, meaning a fault or a shortage.

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"A lack of" something means there was not enough of it.

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Not having enough sleep caused the problem.

goalkeeper.

"Lack" can also be a verb; to lack something is to not have it.

need

To have to have something because it is important or necessary.

without

Not having something, or not joined by someone or something.

empty

Having nothing inside; not holding anything.

miss

To fail to catch, hit, or reach something, or to feel sad that someone is not there.

lose

To stop having something, or to not win a game or contest.

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