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supply
As a noun, "supply" can be uncountable when referring to the general availability of something (e.g., "the money supply"). However, it is often used in the plural form ("supplies") when referring to physical items or equipment, such as "school supplies" or "medical supplies". As a verb, the word is most commonly used with the pattern "supply someone with something" or "supply something to someone." Both are correct and mean the same thing.
💬Casual Conversation
I'm literally hitting a wall. I need an emergency caffeine supply asap.
Just pivot your energy flow, kiddo. I'll Venmo you for a latte.
Meanings
An amount of something that is available for use.
"The city has a limited water supply during the summer months."
A stock of necessary materials, usually for a specific purpose.
"The medical team checked their emergency supply of bandages."
To provide someone or something with something that is needed.
"The company supplies electricity to over ten thousand homes."