Antonyms for shortage


Grammar : Noun
Spell : shawr-tij
Phonetic Transcription : ˈʃɔr tɪdʒ


Definition of shortage

Origin :
  • 1862, American English, from short + -age.
  • noun deficiency
Example sentences :
  • There was a shortage in every kind of munitions, stores, and equipment.
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Great War, Volume III (of VIII) » by Various
  • The difficulty as to its shortage in men was met as soon as War was declared.
  • Extract from : « With Manchesters in the East » by Gerald B. Hurst
  • This shortage is a source of solicitude to the Government of the Republic.
  • Extract from : « England and Germany » by Emile Joseph Dillon
  • Various reasons were given for the shortage of funds, but two of the teachers.
  • Extract from : « The History of Woman Suffrage, Volume IV » by Various
  • No wonder there is a shortage in London travelling facilities.
  • Extract from : « Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 158, April 14, 1920 » by Various
  • In some sections there is an oversupply of such labor; in other sections a shortage.
  • Extract from : « Negro Migration during the War » by Emmett J. Scott
  • A shortage of men was nothing new to the ladies of this community.
  • Extract from : « The Wrong Woman » by Charles D. Stewart
  • Some one's shortage would be covered and his reputation saved.
  • Extract from : « Warrior Gap » by Charles King
  • Even then there were lamentations because of a shortage in the supply of pancakes.
  • Extract from : « The Banner Boy Scouts on a Tour » by George A. Warren
  • In this case there was a shortage, and everybody became excited.
  • Extract from : « Negritos of Zambales » by William Allan Reed

Synonyms for shortage

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