B2
lack vs miss
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| lackverb/læk/ | Meaning to not have something, or not have enough of something that you need | Goes with lack confidence | Example He is clever but lacks confidence when speaking in public. |
| missverb/mɪs/ | Meaning to fail to catch, see or attend something; also to feel sad because someone is not with you | Goes with — | Example I miss my family a lot when I work in another city. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The hospital the money to buy new machines.