resource (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈriːsɔːrs/

Definition

A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, or other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively.

Examples

• The company has vast financial resources to fund its expansion.

• We need to allocate more human resources to this project.

• The library is a valuable resource for students and researchers.

How to Use resource

resource for (prepositional phrase)

Something that provides help or information for a particular purpose or person. — "This book is an excellent resource for learning Spanish."

resource to (prepositional phrase)

Someone or something that provides help or support. — "He was a great resource to the community."

Synonyms of resource

Words with a similar meaning to resource:

• supply
• asset
• means
• capital

Antonyms of resource

Words with the opposite meaning to resource:

• shortage
• deficit

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