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- [shawr-tij]
- /ˈʃɔr tɪdʒ/
- /ˈʃɔː.tɪdʒ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [shawr-tij]
- /ˈʃɔr tɪdʒ/
Definitions of shortage word
- noun shortage a deficiency in quantity: a shortage of cash. 1
- noun shortage the amount of such deficiency. 1
- variable noun shortage If there is a shortage of something, there is not enough of it. 0
- noun shortage a deficiency or lack in the amount needed, expected, or due; deficit 0
- noun shortage a deficiency in the quantity or amount needed or expected, or the extent of this; deficit 0
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Origin of shortage
First appearance:
before 1865 One of the 28% newest English words
First recorded in 1865-70; short + -age
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Shortage
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
shortage popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
shortage usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for shortage
noun shortage
- abjection — an abject state or condition
- aridities — being without moisture; extremely dry; parched: arid land; an arid climate.
- aridity — being without moisture; extremely dry; parched: arid land; an arid climate.
- dearth — If there is a dearth of something, there is not enough of it.
- defalcation — the amount embezzled
Antonyms for shortage
noun shortage
- ample — If there is an ample amount of something, there is enough of it and usually some extra.
- excess — An amount of something that is more than necessary, permitted, or desirable.
- flood — a great flowing or overflowing of water, especially over land not usually submerged.
- glut — to feed or fill to satiety; sate: to glut the appetite.
- overabundance — an excessive amount or abundance; surfeit: an overabundance of sugar in the diet.
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See also
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