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- pronunciation:
- shor
tihj
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer, Word Parts
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noun |
| definition 1: |
a deficiency; lack.
- synonyms:
- dearth, deficiency, lack
- antonyms:
- abundance, enough
- similar words:
- crunch, need, poverty, scarcity
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| definition 2: |
a lack of a particular amount.
We have a shortage of three boxes.- synonyms:
- deficit, shortfall
- antonyms:
- overage, superfluity, surplus, surplusage
- similar words:
- dearth
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| related words: |
defect, famine, want |
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