supplies
Translation
supplies, provisions, stores, equipment
Examples
We need more office supplies.
We need more office supplies.
The relief agency sent medical supplies.
The relief agency sent medical supplies.
Grammar Patterns
((supplies)) for (sth.) supplies for something We bought supplies for the party.
Similar Words
Synonyms: provisions, stock, materials, equipment
Etymology
From Latin 'supplere' (to fill up), from 'sub-' (under) + 'plere' (to fill).
Memory Tips
Think of 'supplies' as the things that 'fill up' your stock when it's low.