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lacks

SayLAKS/læks/

2 meanings of lacks

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  1. 1
    verb
    The form of lack used in the present with he, she, it, or a singular noun such as the dog or water.

    This soup lacks salt and tastes flat.

    The new player lacks the speed to keep up.

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  2. 2
    noun
    Plural of lack. This plural is rare. People usually say gaps or shortages instead.
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lacks is a form of lack

lack, verb: To not have something, or not have enough of something you need or want. Full entry

Forms
lacklacks he/she/itlacking -ing formlacked past tense, past participle
Spelling
lack → lacks: add -s
Sound
The ending sounds like /s/.

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