deficit - Similar and Opposite Words

What is another word for deficit ?

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Noun

the property of being an amount by which something is less than expected or required

Synonyms

• deficit
• shortage
• shortfall

More generic

• deficiency
• inadequacy
• insufficiency

More specific

• oxygen deficit

Noun

an excess of liabilities over assets (usually over a certain period)

Synonyms

• deficit

More generic

• liabilities

More specific

• budget deficit
• trade deficit

Noun

(sports) the score by which a team or individual is losing

Synonyms

• deficit

More generic

• score

Opposite / Antonyms

• lead

Noun

a deficiency or failure in neurological or mental functioning

Synonyms

• deficit

More generic

• deficiency
• lack
• want

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