C2
deficient vs deficit
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| deficientadjective/dɪˈfɪʃ.ənt/ | Meaning not having enough of something that is needed, especially in food; also not good enough | Goes with deficient in | Example Children who eat mostly white rice can become deficient in iron. |
| deficitnoun/ˈdef.ə.sɪt/ | Meaning the amount by which money spent or owed is more than money received; also a lack of something | Goes with budget deficit | Example The government plans to cut spending to reduce the budget deficit. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Vitamin diets are common among the poor.