shortage of

The phrase “shortage of” has 3 syllables: short-age of

It's pronounced as /ˈʃɔːr.tɪdʒ əv/


What is synonym and antonym for shortage of?

In the thesaurus, “shortage of” has 6 synonyms and 6 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for shortage of along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for shortage of

  • deficiency of
  • inadequacy of
  • insufficiency of
  • lack of
  • paucity of
  • scarcity of

Antonyms for shortage of

  • abundance of
  • adequacy of
  • overflow of
  • plenty of
  • surplus of
  • wealth of

Example Sentences

  • The city is facing a shortage of affordable housing.
  • There is a shortage of skilled workers in the technology sector.
  • The clinic struggled due to a shortage of medical supplies.
  • Farmers suffered losses because of a shortage of rainfall.
  • The restaurant had to close temporarily due to a shortage of ingredients.

On this page you'll find 12 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to shortage of, such as: abundance of, adequacy of, deficiency of, inadequacy of, insufficiency of, lack of, overflow of.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.


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