supply

[səˈplaɪ]

supply Definition

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

Synonyms for supply

• provide
• furnish
• give
• issue
• deliver

Antonyms for supply

• withhold
• deprive
• lack

Idioms Using supply

• in short supply

  not enough of something to meet demand

  Example

  During the pandemic, medical supplies were in short supply.

• run out of supplies

  to use up all of the available resources

  Example

  The troops ran out of supplies during the battle.

• supply and install

  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

• supply and demand

  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.

• supply chain

  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.