lacked; lacking; lacks
Definition of lack
(Entry 1 of 2)
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 The area does not lack for good restaurants.
: to stand in need of : suffer from the absence or deficiency of
lack the necessities of life She lacked confidence.
lack
nounDefinition of lack (Entry 2 of 2)
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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The first known use of lack was in the 12th century
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