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Meaning of dearths
The primary meaning of the word "dearths" refers to a scarcity or shortage of something.
Etymology of dearths
The word "dearths" originates from the Old English word "dēorþ" or "dēorh", which is related to the Old Norse word "dýrð", meaning "dearness" or "scarcity"
Historically, the word has been used to describe a state of scarcity or lack, often in relation to food or other essential resources
Synonyms
scarcity
shortage
lack
deficiency
insufficiency
paucity
dearth
want
need
inadequacy
shortfall
understaffing
undersupply
unavailability
rarity
sparse
meagerness
barrenness
infrequency
occasionalness
irregularity
sparsity
insufficiency
inadequateness
poorness
meagreness
leanness
barrenness
drought
famine
deficiency
shortage
scarcity
want
need
lack
inadequacy
Definitions
- A scarcity or lack of something, especially food
- * A period of time when something is scarce or lacking
Usage Examples
- The village suffered from dearths of food and water during the drought
- * The company is experiencing dearths in staffing due to budget cuts
Antonyms
abundance
surplus
excess
plethora
overabundance
profusion
amplitude
affluence
wealth
richness
lavishness
luxuriousness
opulence
profuseness
copiousness
generosity
liberality
munificence
bountifulness
fertility
fruitfulness
productiveness