Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with lack in British Collocation
lack
noun
singular/uncountable
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
UK
/læk/
complete
complete
sheer
total
utter
There appears to be a complete lack of interest in athletics.
very serious
chronic
profound
serious
severe
woeful
She suffers from a chronic lack of self-confidence.
easy to see
conspicuous
distinct
marked
notable
noticeable
obvious
singular
There’s a distinct lack of modestly priced housing in the area.
making you feel worried, angry or surprised
alarming
appalling
remarkable
shocking
surprising
worrying
There was a surprising lack of people in the 25 – 34 age range.
The food hygiene survey uncovered a worrying lack of knowledge of basic hygiene which is putting people at risk.
relative
comparative
relative
Despite his relative lack of formal education, he was very successful.
apparent
apparent
seeming
In reality it was the tedium of his life that had resulted in his apparent lack of memory.
general
general
overall
There were complaints about the general lack of cleanliness.