shortage
/ˈʃɔrtɪdʒ/
short · age
ˈʃɔrt · ɪdʒ
English Definition
n. a situation where there is not enough of something
Significado en Español
escasez, falta
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự thiếu hụt, tình trạng thiếu
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “shortage”:
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A
abundance
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B
surplus
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C
excess
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D
scarcity
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D — scarcity.
“shortage” means n. a situation where there is not enough of something
Common questions about “shortage”
What does “shortage” mean?
shortage — n. a situation where there is not enough of something. In Chinese: 短缺，不足.
How do you pronounce “shortage”?
shortage is pronounced /ˈʃɔrtɪdʒ/. It breaks into 2 syllables: short · age.
Is “shortage” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. shortage appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
