Definitions
- Describing a situation where something is missing or not present. - Referring to a shortage or insufficiency of something. - Talking about the absence or non-existence of something.
- Referring to a scarcity or shortage of something. - Describing a situation where there is not enough of something. - Talking about a lack of something that is needed or desired.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a situation where something is lacking or insufficient.
- 2Both words can be used to refer to a shortage or absence of something.
- 3Both words can be used as nouns or verbs.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Lack is more commonly used than dearth in everyday language.
- 2Intensity: Dearth implies a more severe or extreme shortage than lack.
- 3Formality: Dearth is considered more formal than lack.
- 4Connotation: Lack is neutral in connotation, while dearth has a negative connotation and implies a sense of urgency or need.
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Remember this!
Lack and dearth are synonyms that describe a situation where something is missing or not present. However, dearth implies a more severe or extreme shortage than lack, and it is considered more formal and has a negative connotation. On the other hand, lack is more commonly used in everyday language and is neutral in connotation.
