lack
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/læk/
/læk/
- 1 yoksun olmak, sahip olmamak
- 2 eksik olmak
Definition (English)
- To not have something that is needed or wanted.
- To not have enough of something.
Example Sentences
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He lacks the confidence to speak in public.Halka açık konuşmak için kendine güveni yok.
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The team lacks experience in big games.Takımın büyük maçlarda tecrübesi eksik.
Verb Forms Regular
Base
lack
/læk/
Past
lacked
/lækt/
Participle
lacked
/lækt/
Spelling rule
Add ‑edlack → lacked
Fiilin sonuna -ed eklenir.
Same rule: work → worked · want → wanted · help → helped
Pronunciation of -ed
/t/worked
/d/played
/ɪd/wanted
Fiil sert (ötümsüz) bir ünsüzle, /k/ sesiyle bittiği için -ed /t/ okunur; yeni hece eklenmez. lacked /lækt/
Synonyms
Antonyms
Collocations
lack ofcompletely lackseverely lacklack experiencelack knowledgelack resources