Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Shortage.
Shortage - as a noun
The property of being an amount by which something is less than expected or required
Example: "New blood vessels bud out from the already dilated vascular bed to make up the nutritional deficit"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deficitshortfallHypernyms (Closely Related)
deficiencyinadequacyinsufficiencyHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"There is a shortage of food in some parts of the world."
"The company is experiencing a shortage of skilled workers."
"Due to the drought, there is a shortage of water in the village."
"The store had to close early due to a shortage of staff."
"The government is implementing measures to address the shortage of affordable housing."
Word Game Points
Is SHORTAGE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, shortage is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SHORTAGE has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is SHORTAGE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, shortage is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSHORTAGE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is SHORTAGE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, shortage is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSHORTAGE has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.