Pronunciation

/səˈplaɪ/

Definitions

Noun

1. The act of providing or making available goods or services: The factory aims to increase its supply of raw materials.
2. Enough of something to meet demand: There’s a steady supply of fresh produce at the market.
3. The stock or inventory of something: The warehouse had a healthy supply of electronics.
4. The flow or quantity of a substance, such as water or blood: The river’s supply was dwindling during the drought.

Verb

1. To furnish or provide (something) as needed: The government is working on increasing the supply of affordable housing.
2. To meet the needs or requirements of: The new system should better supply the demands of the users.

Phrases

• “Maintain a steady supply” means to ensure a constant availability.
• “Shortage of supply” refers to a lack of something that is needed.
• “Supply chain” is the network of companies involved in the production and delivery of goods.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The company’s supply chain was disrupted due to the pandemic.”
• Verb: “The local farmers have been able to supply the community with fresh vegetables all summer.”
• Verb: “The hospital relies on a reliable supply of medical equipment to treat patients.”

Synonyms

• Stock
• Inventory
• Availability
• Provision
• Supplementation
• Distribution