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1lack
verb \ˈlak\
: to not have (something) : to not have enough of (something) ( chiefly US )
Full Definition of LACK
intransitive verb
1
: to be deficient or missing <time is lacking for a full explanation>
2
: to be short or have need of something <he will not lack for advisers>
transitive verb
: to stand in need of : suffer from the absence or deficiency of <lack the necessities of life>
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First Known Use of LACK
13th century
2lack
noun
: the state or condition of not having any or enough of something : the state or condition of lacking something
Full Definition of LACK
1
: the fact or state of being wanting or deficient <a lack of evidence>
2
: something that is lacking or is needed
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Origin of LACK
Middle English lak; akin to Middle Dutch lak lack, Old Norse lakr defective
First Known Use: 14th century
LACK Defined for Kids
1lack
verb \ˈlak\
lackedlack·ing
Definition of LACK for Kids
1
: to be missing <Something is lacking in the soup.>
2
: to need or be without something <I lack the necessary money.>
2lack
noun
Definition of LACK for Kids
: the fact or state of not having any or enough of something <a lack of time>
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