English / word
scarcity
noun B2MEANING IN ENGLISH
The state of being scarce or in short supply; a severe shortage.
In context
01
The acute scarcity of drinking water affected the entire area.
02
Water scarcity threatens agriculture.
Synonyms
shortage,dearth,lack
Antonyms
abundance,plenty,surplus
Collocations
water scarcity,food scarcity,scarcity of resources