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supply

[səˈplaɪ]

supply Definition

  • 1to provide something that is wanted or needed, often in large quantities
  • 2the total amount of a particular good or service that is available for purchase
  • 3the act of providing something

Using supply: Examples

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

  • Example

    The company supplies products to over 100 countries.

  • Example

    The store ran out of supplies during the sale.

  • Example

    The government has promised to increase the water supply to the region.

  • Example

    The supplier failed to deliver the supplies on time.

supply Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for supply

Idioms Using supply

  • not enough of something to meet demand

    Example

    During the pandemic, medical supplies were in short supply.

  • to use up all of the available resources

    Example

    The troops ran out of supplies during the battle.

  • to provide and put in place a product or service

    Example

    The company will supply and install the new air conditioning system.

Phrases with supply

  • the relationship between the amount of a product that is available and the amount that people want to buy, which determines the price

    Example

    The price of the product increased due to the high demand and low supply.

  • the sequence of processes involved in the production and distribution of a commodity

    Example

    The company has optimized its supply chain to reduce costs and improve efficiency.

  • supply-side economics

    an economic theory that advocates reducing taxes and regulations on businesses to stimulate economic growth

    Example

    The government's economic policies are based on the principles of supply-side economics.

Origins of supply

from Old French 'soupleer', meaning 'to fill up'

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Summary: supply in Brief

The verb 'supply' [səˈplaɪ] means to provide something that is wanted or needed, often in large quantities. It can also refer to the total amount of a particular good or service that is available for purchase. Examples include 'The company supplies products to over 100 countries.' and 'The government has promised to increase the water supply to the region.' 'Supply' extends into phrases like 'supply and demand,' and idioms like 'in short supply,' denoting scarcity, and 'run out of supplies,' indicating depletion.

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