lack

  • 41Lack — Das Wort Lack wird in Redewendungen in zwei entgegengesetzten Weisen gebraucht, einmal als äußerlich gutes Aussehen, das andere Mal als schadhaftes Aussehen, etwa als Fleck usw., auch als Schande und Schmach; dazu kommt ein häufiger ambivalenter… …

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  • 42lack — lack1 W2S3 [læk] n [singular, U] when there is not enough of something, or none of it = ↑shortage lack of ▪ new parents suffering from lack of sleep ▪ Too many teachers are treated with a lack of respect. ▪ comments based on a total lack of… …

    Dictionary of contemporary English

  • 43lack — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun ADJECTIVE ▪ profound, serious, severe ▪ conspicuous, distinct, notable, noticeable, obvious, remarkable …

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  • 44lack — 01. He wasn t able to go out with his friends, due to a [lack] of money. 02. She won t get promoted to a management position because she [lacks] the ability to make difficult decisions. 03. He s a smart enough guy, but sometimes I think he just… …

    Grammatical examples in English

  • 45lack — bo·tal·lack·ite; lack·a·dai·si·cal; lack·a·dai·si·cal·ly; lack·a·day; pol·lack; shel·lack·ing; lack; lack·a·dai·sy; lack·ey; po·lack; shel·lack; …

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  • 46lack — lack1 [ læk ] noun singular or uncount *** a situation in which you do not have any or do not have enough of something you need: lack of: The game was canceled due to lack of interest. Most of his problems stem from a lack of confidence. for lack …

    Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • 47lack — I UK [læk] / US noun [singular/uncountable] *** a situation in which you do not have any, or enough, of something that you need or want lack of: The match was cancelled because of lack of support. Most of his problems stem from a lack of… …

    English dictionary

  • 48lack — /lak/, n. 1. deficiency or absence of something needed, desirable, or customary: lack of money; lack of skill. 2. something missing or needed: After he left, they really felt the lack. v.t. 3. to be without or deficient in: to lack ability; to… …

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  • 49lack — 1 noun (singular, uncountable) the state of not having something, or of not having enough of it (+ of): Lack of vitamin B can produce a variety of symptoms. | a complete/distinct/marked/total lack of: Rosie was showing a marked lack of interest… …

    Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • 50lack — [[t]læk[/t]] n. 1) deficiency or absence of something needed or desirable: lack of money; lack of skill[/ex] 2) something missing or wanted: After he left, they really felt the lack[/ex] 3) cvb to be without; have need of: You lack common… …

    From formal English to slang