Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Shortages.
Shortages - 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 were widespread shortages of food during the war."
"The company is facing shortages of skilled workers."
"The fuel shortages led to increased prices at the pump."
"The drought caused water shortages in the region."
"There are shortages of medical supplies in hospitals."
Word Game Points
Is SHORTAGES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, shortages is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SHORTAGES has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is SHORTAGES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, shortages is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSHORTAGES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is SHORTAGES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, shortages is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSHORTAGES has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
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