supply

Definition

  • noun: the amount of something that is available to be used
  • verb: to add as a 'supplement'
  • verb: to make (something) available to be used
  • often used in plural
  • synonyms: furnish, administer, provide

Examples

  • If the company produces less of a product than the public wants, the 'law of supply and demand' says that the company can charge more for the product.

  • Doctors are 'in short supply'. [=there are not enough doctors]

  • The state is trying to disrupt the 'supply' of illegal drugs.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) more about bergens than anyone... But when we finally need you, you just want to hide here forever? Forever? No. Yeah... I really only have enough supplies down here to last me years... if I'm willing to store and drink my own sweat. Which I am. You all said I was crazy, huh? (..)
    2016 Trolls