lack
Translation
lack, shortage, absence, deficiency
Examples
There is a lack of evidence.
There is a lack of evidence.
His only problem is a lack of confidence.
His only problem is a lack of confidence.
Grammar Patterns
a lack of ((sth.)) There is a lack of information.
Similar Words
Synonyms: shortage, absence, scarcity, dearth; Antonyms: abundance, sufficiency
Etymology
From Middle Dutch or Middle Low German 'lak', meaning 'deficiency, fault'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'leaky' bucket that 'lacks' water. The similar sound can help you remember the meaning of deficiency.