/səˈplaɪ/

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Meaning

An amount of something that is ready to be used; as a verb, to give people the things they need.

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Word origin

From Latin supplere, meaning to fill up.

Origin
Latin
Root
supplere
English cognates
supplement, complete

Grammar

Gender
Pluralsuppliesirregular

Examples

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A "supply" is an amount that is ready to use.

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"Supplies" means the food and other things people need.

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Here "supply" is a verb: to give what is needed.

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This word is taught in chapter 18, lesson 10: supply, mood, mystery and 7 more words.