Lack

1.Meaning

To lack means to be without something or to have less than enough of something

2.Parts of speech

Verb: lack

Adjective: lacking

Noun: lack

3.Clarification

1.The project had to be abandoned for the lack (noun) of funds.

2.They lack (verb) the money to send him to university. He had to join the work-force last year.

3.Though he is lacking (adjective) in experience, he is willing to work with extra efforts.

4.Those students were punished for the lack (noun) of self-discipline.

5.Some children are lacking (adjective) in parental care.

6.He lacks (verb) confidence to speak up in class.

7.The fire fighter trainees lack (verb) courage to jump off the 6-storey tower.

8.They are lacking (adjective) in support.