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shortage

/ˈʃɔrtɪdʒ/

short · age ˈʃɔrt · ɪdʒ

English Definition

n. a situation where there is not enough of something

中文释义

短缺，不足

Significado en Español

escasez, falta

한국어 뜻

부족, 결핍

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

sự thiếu hụt, tình trạng thiếu

Example Sentence

There is a shortage of nurses in this region.

这个地区护士短缺。

Synonyms

deficiency lack scarcity

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “shortage”:

A abundance
B surplus
C excess
D scarcity

Show answer

D — scarcity. “shortage” means n. a situation where there is not enough of something

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The long, harsh drought caused a serious ______ of fresh vegetables.

A shortage
B surplus
C plenty
D abundance

Show answer

A — shortage. “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.

How do you use “shortage” in a sentence?

There is a shortage of nurses in this region. (这个地区护士短缺。)

What are synonyms for “shortage”?

deficiency, lack, scarcity — all close in meaning to shortage (n. a situation where there is not enough of something).

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.

Progress / 学习进度

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Mastered: 0 / 2445 (0%)

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shortage

Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

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