Questions about example sentences with, and the definition and usage of "Lack"
The meaning of "Lack" in various phrases and sentences
Q:
What does but it wasn't for lack of trying. mean?
A:
”It didn’t fail because I didn’t try. Believe me, I tried!”
Lack means missing/short
If there was a lack of trying, it means someone didn’t try hard enough.
Lack means missing/short
If there was a lack of trying, it means someone didn’t try hard enough.
Q:
What does "lack" mean?
A:
Like you don’t have enough of something or Deficiency
Q:
What does to lack mean?
A:
to not have or not have enough of something that is needed or wanted:
He just lacks a little confidence.
What we lack in this house is space to store things.
We are lacking three members of staff due to illness.
He just lacks a little confidence.
What we lack in this house is space to store things.
We are lacking three members of staff due to illness.
Q:
What does lack mean?
A:
lack = to be short of, to be in need of, without, absence of
(por ejemplo: ausencia o carencia)
Example:
She is lacking good manners.
A lack of nutritious food in your diet can make you sick.
(por ejemplo: ausencia o carencia)
Example:
She is lacking good manners.
A lack of nutritious food in your diet can make you sick.
Q:
What does it won’t be for a lack of trying. mean?
A:
It means that you did your best even if you fail.
Example sentences using "Lack"
Q:
Please show me example sentences with lack.
A:
Notice how "common sense" and "sympathy" are nouns? That's when you wouldn't use "in," but when you are using an adverb (can be signified with the ending "~ly") you would use "in". You could say "She lacks creativity," or "She lacks in creativity." Either one could work, but you can't use "in" for things like "common" sense.
correct: "They lack common sense."
incorrect: "They lack in common sense."
correct: "They lack common sense."
incorrect: "They lack in common sense."
Q:
Please show me example sentences with what does ‘you lack a spine’ mean?.
A:
Lacking a spine is being cowardly and maybe behaving in a way that makes them seem weak
Being “spineless” or “lacking a spine” is an insult and it means that you aren’t strong enough to handle something
Person 1: “I’m too scared, I can’t watch that scary movie”
Person 2: “you’re spineless”
Being “spineless” or “lacking a spine” is an insult and it means that you aren’t strong enough to handle something
Person 1: “I’m too scared, I can’t watch that scary movie”
Person 2: “you’re spineless”
Q:
Please show me example sentences with lack(as a noun).
A:
You can say "I'm suffering from lack of sleep".
I'm suffering from lack of interest.
There was a distinct lack of supporters at baseball today.
I'm suffering from lack of interest.
There was a distinct lack of supporters at baseball today.
Q:
Please show me example sentences with lack.
A:
1. You lack common sense.
2. I lack vitamin D.
3. There is something lacking in that painting.
4. There is a lack of wind in that area.
5. What are you lacking?
1. You lack common sense.
2. I lack vitamin D.
3. There is something lacking in that painting.
4. There is a lack of wind in that area.
5. What are you lacking?
Q:
Please show me example sentences with lack.
A:
"Lack" used as a verb
For example: This university lacks famous professors.
Another example: Our love lacks passion.
"Lack" used as a noun
For example, The lack of water is going to be a problem in our daily life.
Another example: The lack of money is going to be a problem for buying a new computer.
For example: This university lacks famous professors.
Another example: Our love lacks passion.
"Lack" used as a noun
For example, The lack of water is going to be a problem in our daily life.
Another example: The lack of money is going to be a problem for buying a new computer.
Synonyms of "Lack" and their differences
Q:
What is the difference between A) I'm lack of responsibility and B) I lack responsibility ?
A:
I’m doesn’t make sense grammatically. You are technically saying “I am lack of responsibility.” You cannot be a lack of responsibility, but you can have a lack of responsibility. So, the best way to phrase that sentence would be “I lack responsibility.”
Q:
What is the difference between lack and insufficient ?
A:
lack is a verb, insufficient is an adjective.
Q:
What is the difference between lack and lack of ?
A:
No you can't, because "I am" means that you're talking about what you are, not what you have. If you want to use "am", you can say "I am not experienced enough for this kind of job." a lack cannot be something you are, it can only be something you have.
Q:
What is the difference between lack and luck ?
A:
For the pronunciation, lack sounds like 'whack' or 'back' It has a hard 'ack' sound.
Luck on the other hand has a 'uh' sound. So Luh-uck.
Luck on the other hand has a 'uh' sound. So Luh-uck.
Q:
What is the difference between lack and drawback ?
A:
Lack is an absence, something is missing.
A drawback is a negative feature. A thing that is there but you wish wasn't.
A drawback is a negative feature. A thing that is there but you wish wasn't.
Translations of "Lack"
Q:
How do you say this in English (US)? "lack of strategy" in one word
A:
Well...now that you say it...we do not have a word for that.
I say “strategiless” sounds good though. 👍
We make new words all the time anyway.
I say “strategiless” sounds good though. 👍
We make new words all the time anyway.
Q:
How do you say this in English (US)? What does 'lack a spine' mean?
A:
No courage / coward
(용기가 없다 / 겁쟁이)
(용기가 없다 / 겁쟁이)
Q:
How do you say this in English (US)? you lack a spine이 무슨 뜻인가요?
A:
No courage / coward
(용기가 없다 / 겁쟁이)
(용기가 없다 / 겁쟁이)
Q:
How do you say this in English (UK)? the lack as well as an excess of money brings negative influence to people“s views
A:
Having too little or too much money negatively influences people’s views.
Q:
How do you say this in English (US)? “The lack of housing in the inner city is causing problems" In this sentence,can the word "is" be left out? Is it redundant?
A:
It’s not redundant and you can’t leave it out.
(If you say “causes problems” then you have to leave “is” out, but this also slightly changes the meaning.)
(If you say “causes problems” then you have to leave “is” out, but this also slightly changes the meaning.)
Other questions about "Lack"
Q:
There never would be a lack for him to maintain his rich life.
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Does this sound natural??
Suggest me a better sentence please, thank you!!
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Does this sound natural??
Suggest me a better sentence please, thank you!!
A:
Ok. 미국에서 The statement in your initial question would be unnatural. Lack=a deficiency or an unmet need. I’m sorry that the other user failed to address that. You could say, “He will never lack the resources that are required to support such a lavish lifestyle.” But honestly, we would say something like, “He’ll always have enough to live the good life” in everyday conversation.👍
Q:
Could you tell me what he’s saying.
I think it’s : “or maybe lack of inspration to run, maybe it’s just called out or harder(?)”
I’m not sure about last part.
I think it’s : “or maybe lack of inspration to run, maybe it’s just called out or harder(?)”
I’m not sure about last part.
A:
“or maybe a lack in inspiration to run, maybe it’s just cold out, or hotter”
Q:
“I‘d lack of inspiration and stimulation,which would be counterproductive to getting a lot of work done.”
Why does this sentence use"getting"instead of"get"?
Why does this sentence use"getting"instead of"get"?
A:
Essentially, yes 😅
Obviously in sentences where it expresses direction or the recipient of an action it's always going to be a preposition, but in cases like this you just have to know. If it helps though I really struggled to think of examples so it won't come up often
Obviously in sentences where it expresses direction or the recipient of an action it's always going to be a preposition, but in cases like this you just have to know. If it helps though I really struggled to think of examples so it won't come up often
Q:
I'm lack of energy. Does this sound natural?
A:
× I'm lack of energy.
✓ I'm lacking [the] energy.
or... "I lack [the] energy."
either one is correct with or without the article "the". Add it depending on the context of the rest of the expression.
But, probably the following would be a bit more natural in conversation:
"I don't have [the] energy..."
Again, it depends on the way you'll be using it.
I hope that helps!
✓ I'm lacking [the] energy.
or... "I lack [the] energy."
either one is correct with or without the article "the". Add it depending on the context of the rest of the expression.
But, probably the following would be a bit more natural in conversation:
"I don't have [the] energy..."
Again, it depends on the way you'll be using it.
I hope that helps!
Q:
I didn't exercise, and a lack of protein today.
I'm reflecting about that. Does this sound natural?
I'm reflecting about that. Does this sound natural?
A:
× I didn't exercise, and a lack of protein today.
✓ I didn't exercise today, and I didn't get enough protein.
"I'm reflecting about that" sounds perfectly natural by itself. But, I'm not sure it quite captures the feeling of what you put in Japanese. Honestly, in this situation, I would probably just say, "Oops" or maybe, "I'll do better tomorrow."
✓ I didn't exercise today, and I didn't get enough protein.
"I'm reflecting about that" sounds perfectly natural by itself. But, I'm not sure it quite captures the feeling of what you put in Japanese. Honestly, in this situation, I would probably just say, "Oops" or maybe, "I'll do better tomorrow."
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