Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A situation where the quantity of something needed or desired is insufficient.
Shortage
/ˈʃɔːtɪdʒ/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Examples:
There's a shortage of teachers this year.A shortage of parts delayed the project.
Etymology:
The term shortage came into use in the mid-19th century, deriving from the adjective short combined with the suffix -age, indicating a condition or state.
Usage Statistics:
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