word
Lack
Lak
/ˈlæk/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
lack
Dictionary meaning
The state of needing something that is absent or unavailable.
Examples
- There is a serious lack of insight into the problem.
- This soup lacks salt.
Synonyms: deficiency
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