CEFR A2

supplies

noun

Meaning

Items or provisions that are needed for a particular purpose, especially for a group of people or an organization.

Examples

The store is running low on essential medical supplies.
We need to order more office supplies, like pens and paper.

Synonyms: provisions, stock, materials, wares

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supplies (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /səˈplaɪz/

Definition

Items or provisions that are needed for a particular purpose, especially for a group of people or an organization.

Examples

The store is running low on essential medical supplies.
We need to order more office supplies, like pens and paper.
The army received a fresh shipment of military supplies.

How to Use supplies

supply with (prepositional phrase): To provide someone or something with necessary items. — "The factory supplies the town with electricity."
supply chain (collocation): The system of organizations, people, activities, information, and resources involved in moving a product or service from supplier to customer. — "Disruptions in the global supply chain have led to shortages."

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