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ammunition

[ˌæmjʊˈnɪʃən]

ammunition Definition

  • 1a supply of bullets, shells, or other projectiles for use with a firearm or other weapon
  • 2information that can be used to attack or criticize someone

Using ammunition: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "ammunition" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The soldiers were running low on ammunition.

  • Example

    He had a stockpile of ammunition in his basement.

  • Example

    The journalist used the leaked emails as ammunition against the politician.

ammunition Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for ammunition

Phrases with ammunition

  • to use up all of your resources or arguments

    Example

    He shot all his ammunition during the first round of the debate.

  • to provide someone with information that can be used against another person

    Example

    She gave him ammunition by revealing his past mistakes to the boss.

  • to exhaust all available resources or arguments

    Example

    The lawyer ran out of ammunition during the cross-examination.

Origins of ammunition

from French 'munition', meaning 'provision'

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Summary: ammunition in Brief

'Ammunition' [ˌæmjʊˈnɪʃən] refers to a supply of bullets, shells, or other projectiles for use with a firearm or other weapon. It can also refer to information that can be used to attack or criticize someone. Phrases like 'shoot your ammunition' and 'give someone ammunition' use 'ammunition' metaphorically to denote using up all your resources or providing someone with information that can be used against another person.

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