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

  • (..) who's drunk. Doesn't count. Wrap it up. Cut the chatter. Let's go. This is another version of booby-trapping a resource. Right, I see. This one's designed to blind. Smoke clings to the eyes. That's an application of the "hummingbird trap." (..)
    2015 The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2