Divide
Divide verb - To set or force apart.
Lack
Lack verb - Be without.
Mutual synonyms
How words are described
| clear | clear divide | clear lack |
| notable | notable divide | notable lack |
| similar | similar divide | similar lack |
| usual | usual divide | usual lack |
| Other adjectives: natural, obvious, strong, distinct, real, massive, large, extreme, great, serious, dangerous, bad, infamous, noticeable, inherent, general, growing, marked, aforementioned. | ||
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
- Of course, they're usually much easier to divide, since not only they lack The Power of Friendship, but they're probably already planning to double-cross each other anyway.
Source: Divide and Conquer -
Much of this has to do with patterns of uneven development (the North-South divide again), a lack of resources needed for industrialization (outside of hydroelectricity in Central and Northern Italy) and lack of firm direction from the central government.
Source: Useful Notes / Republican Italy -
Besides the obvious North-South Divide , there is also the lack of competitiveness (an aging workforce plus high unemployment) coupled with the fame and high value of their brands (Gucci, Ferrari, Prada, etc).
Source: Useful Notes / Republican Italy
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