English / word
deficit
noun B2MEANING IN ENGLISH
the amount by which something, especially a sum of money, is too small; an excess of expenditure or liabilities over income or assets
In context
01
The family had a small deficit this month.
02
The economics class discussed the budget deficit.
Synonyms
gap,shortage,debt
Antonyms
surplus,excess,profit
Collocations
budget deficit,trade deficit,fiscal deficit