Supply Definition & Meaning
supply
- noun
- an amount of something available for use
- offering goods and services for sale
- the activity of supplying or providing something
- verb
- give something useful or necessary to; "We provided the room with an electrical heater"
- circulate or distribute or equip with; "issue a new uniform to the children"; "supply blankets for the beds"
- give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance; "The hostess provided lunch for all the guests"
- state or say further; "`It doesn't matter,' he supplied"
"Supply" in song lyrics
See how supply is used in real songs:
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"But I don't get high, on my own supply"
9th Prince f/ Islord — Lyrical Disaster -
"What you need, what you want I can supply"
Above the Law f/ Eazy-E, Kokane — Game Wreck-Oniz-Iz Game -
"this microphone, connected to the power supply"
Aceyalone f/ P.E.A.C.E. — Microphones
Words that rhyme with supply
Usage tips for "supply"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "supply" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for supply to find words that pair well.
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- What does supply mean?
- an amount of something available for use offering goods and services for sale the activity of supplying or providing something give something useful or necessary to; "We provided the room with an electrical heater" circulate or distribute or equip with; "issue a new uniform to the children"; "supply blankets for the beds" give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance; "The hostess provided lunch for all the guests" state or say further; "`It doesn't matter,' he supplied"
- What part of speech is supply?
- Supply is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does supply have?
- Supply has 7 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).