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lack
/læk/
verb 5noun 3
Collocations
19(noun.)
ADJ
profound, serious, severe
conspicuous, distinct, notable, obvious
The restaurant received a notable lack of customers during the renovation period.
complete, sheer, total
The project failed due to a total lack of planning before they started construction.
relative
abysmal
The team's abysmal lack of preparation cost them the championship game.
PREP
by ~ of
The project failed by lack of proper planning and team coordination.
for ~ of
We didn't get the promotion for lack of effort on the project.
from ~ of
The old bridge finally failed from lack of proper maintenance over many years.
through ~ of
The project failed through lack of proper planning and communication between teams.
~ of
The team's poor performance was due to a lack of practice before the big match.
PHRASES
no lack of sth
The new restaurant had no lack of customers on opening night.
(verb.)
ADV
really
completely, entirely
The old car entirely lacks the modern safety features found in newer vehicles.
apparently
The team apparently lacked the experience needed to win the championship.
clearly, conspicuously, manifestly, obviously
simply
She simply lacks the confidence to speak in front of large groups.
otherwise
He seemed confident in meetings, but his presentations otherwise lacked the polish needed to impress clients.
somehow
The old house somehow lacked the warmth and comfort of a real home.
VERB + LACK
appear to, seem to
The new restaurant appeared to lack enough staff during the busy weekend service.
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