What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
lack
Example
I lack the necessary skills for this job. [lack: verb]
Example
There is a lack of resources to complete this project. [lack: noun]
devoid
Example
The room was devoid of furniture. [devoid: adjective]
Example
Her speech was devoid of any emotion. [devoid: preposition]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Lack is more common than devoid in everyday language and covers a wider range of contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between lack and devoid?
Devoid is more formal than lack and is typically used in more formal or academic contexts.
