Words / B1

LAK-ing/ˈlækɪŋ/

Lacking means not having enough: lacking a conclusion; lacking in detail. Lack is the noun/verb (already in the dictionary). Missing is a close twin for an absent part. Short of is informal. Essays: lacking a clear conclusion.

Meaning

Not having enough of something (lacking + noun; lacking in).

Examples

• “The essay was lacking a clear conclusion.”
• “The bid was lacking in evidence, which uses lacking in.”

Good to know

lacking + noun; lacking in + noun. Noun/verb: lack. Close: missing. Informal: short of. Exam comments / bids.

Near in meaning

missing

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