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- pronunciation:
- shor
tihj
- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
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noun |
| definition 1: |
an amount that is less than is needed; lack.
There is a shortage of food in many countries.- synonyms:
- deficiency, lack
- antonyms:
- abundance, enough
- similar words:
- need
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| definition 2: |
a lack of a particular amount.
The cash register showed a shortage of four dollars.- synonyms:
- deficit
- antonyms:
- surplus
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| related words: |
famine, want |
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