Lacked: meaning, definitions and examples

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lacked

[ lakt ]

Verb

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past tense

Lacked is the simple past tense form of the verb lack, which means to be without or to be deficient in something. It is often used to describe the absence of a quality, feature, or resource. For example, if someone lacks experience, it means they do not have enough experience to fulfill a particular requirement. The term can also imply a shortfall, such as lacking funds or support. Overall, it conveys a sense of inadequacy or insufficiency.

Synonyms

missed, needed, wanted, was short of.

Examples of usage

He lacked the necessary qualifications for the job.
They lacked sufficient funds for the project.
She felt that he lacked interest in their conversation.

Translations

Translations of the word "lacked" in other languages:

🇵🇹 faltou

🇮🇳 कम था

🇩🇪 fehlte

🇮🇩 kurang

🇺🇦 бракнуло

🇵🇱 brakowało

🇯🇵 不足していた

🇫🇷 manquait

🇪🇸 faltaba

🇹🇷 eksikti

🇰🇷 부족했다

🇸🇦 نقص

🇨🇿 chybělo

🇸🇰 chýbalo

🇨🇳 缺乏

🇸🇮 manjkalo

🇮🇸 vanta

🇰🇿 жетіспеді

🇬🇪 დაკლებულიყო

🇦🇿 çatışmadı

🇲🇽 faltaba

Etymology

The word 'lack' dates back to the Old English term 'lacan,' which means 'to lack or be deficient.' This evolved from the Proto-Germanic root '*lōkōną,' meaning to be absent or to fail to possess. The concept of lacking something has been an essential part of language, expressing deficiency or want in various contexts. Historically, lack has appeared in numerous forms in English literature and conversation, signifying not just physical absence, but also emotional and experiential deficits. Over time, the usage of 'lacked' as the past tense has become prevalent in both written and spoken forms of the language, illustrating the dynamic nature of English vocabulary as it responds to social and cultural shifts.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,591 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.

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