Shortage

Synonyms of shortage

• scarcity
• deficiency
• dearth

Antonyms of shortage

• abundance
• plenty
• surplus

Collocations of shortage

food shortage

Frequency: 80 %

The drought caused a severe food shortage in the region.

water shortage

Frequency: 75 %

The growing population led to a water shortage in the city.

housing shortage

Frequency: 70 %

The influx of migrants resulted in a housing shortage in the area.

labor shortage

Frequency: 65 %

The company struggled to meet demand due to a labor shortage.

fuel shortage

Frequency: 60 %

The strike caused a fuel shortage, leading to long queues at gas stations.

Idiomatic Expressions for shortage

• Phrase: A shortage of resources
  Meaning: Not having enough materials, tools, or support needed for a particular task or project.
  Usage: There is a shortage of resources for the construction of the new building.