Word
supplies
Phoneticssup·plies, stress on the second syllable
US/səˈpɫaɪz/
UK/səplˈaɪz/
Definitions
01necessary items
B1 · Intermediate Plural noun
n. food, equipment, or other things that are needed for a particular purpose.
n. the stock of materials, provisions, or equipment necessary for an operation or for daily survival.
“The rescue team brought medical supplies and clean water to the village.”
“The expedition was forced to turn back after their essential supplies were contaminated by the unexpected floodwaters.”
Synonyms
02financial resources
C1 · Advanced Plural noun Law Formal · Technical
n. money or resources provided for a specific project or government use.
n. financial resources or grants of money, particularly those voted by a legislature for government expenditure.
“The government debated the new supplies for the education department.”
“The parliamentary committee scrutinized the annual supplies to ensure the allocated funds were being utilized efficiently across all departments.”
Usage
Often used in the context of 'Supply Bills' or 'Votes of Supply' in parliamentary systems.
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “supplies” in context.
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Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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