resource

Definition

  • noun: something that a country has and can use to increase its wealth
  • noun: a source of supply or support
  • usually plural
  • synonyms: means, expedient, resort

Examples

  • During his illness she discovered vast 'inner resources' that gave her the strength she needed.

  • Their financial 'resources' are severely limited. [=they do not have much money]

  • If we 'pool our resources' [=if we combine our money] we can buy the car.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) The nation remains on high alert. All attempts to find the Mandarin have so far proved unsuccessful. Central to my administration's response to this terrorist event is a newly-minted resource. I know him as Colonel James Rhodes. The American people will soon know him as the Iron Patriot. (..)
    2013 Iron Man 3