Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

in short supply

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.69 in modern English

Syllables
in- short- -sup-ply
IPA
23
Scrabble Score
13
Letters
5
Syllables
11
Unique Chars

Meaning

prep_phrase

Scarce, or difficult to find, or purchase.

Example Sentences

Synonyms

deficient infrequent poor rare scant scanty scarce scarcity thin thin on the ground uncommon wanting

Questions

What does in short supply mean?
Scarce, or difficult to find, or purchase.

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