You can use the word shortage in the following sentence. There was a shortage of staff members at work this whole week.
There is a shortage of beer tonight.
Deficiency is a shortage in a body.
The term "shortage" is used to describe a situation where there is a lack of something. For example, during a drought, the newspapers would report this as a "water shortage".
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there is no surplus or shortage
There is a shortage of beer tonight.
There is no shortage of people in need of help.
The movie built up intense suspense throughout, but the ending was an anticlimax, leaving the audience feeling disappointed.
You can use "indeed" to affirm or emphasize a statement. For example, "She is indeed a talented artist" or "The weather is indeed quite chilly today."
the power supply shortage encumbers routine schedule
When there is a shortage of gasoline, the price goes up.Several very hot days in a row often cause a shortage of electricity because everyone runs their air conditioners.There's no shortage of fresh fruit around here with a pear tree in the front yard and two apple trees in the back.With so many willing and responsible teens in our neighborhood, there's no shortage of babysitters when we need a night out.
During the food shortage, a bushel of potatoes cost two shillings and sixpence.
There was a water shortage which prompted the planning board to place a moratorium on any new building in the area.
Food shortage is when there is not enough food. When the amount you have does not equal or exceed the amount that you need, you have a shortage. In this case, the shortage is of food.
Scarcity means shortage.
Deficiency is a shortage in a body.
Why is there a shortage of .22 ammunition?