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supplies

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/səˈplaɪz/ · sup-plies

Items provided for a particular purpose.

Meanings

nounformal

Items provided for a particular purpose.

وہ اشیاء جو کسی خاص مقصد کے لئے فراہم کی جاتی ہیں۔

سامان

samaan

Synonyms

thingsitemsmaterialsاشیاءچیزیںمواد

Antonyms

shortagelackdeficitکمینقصانغفلت

Common Collocations

  • office supplies
  • medical supplies
  • school supplies

Example Sentences

The office needs more supplies for the upcoming project.

ادارہ کو آنے والے پروجیکٹ کے لئے مزید سامان کی ضرورت ہے۔

Idara ko aanay walay project ke liye mazeed samaan ki zaroorat hai.

We have enough medical supplies for the clinic.

ہمارے پاس کلینک کے لئے کافی طبی سامان موجود ہے۔

Hamaray paas clinic ke liye kafi tibi samaan maujood hai.

The school ordered new supplies for the students.

اسکول نے طلباء کے لئے نئے سامان کا آرڈر دیا ہے۔

School ne talba ke liye naye samaan ka order diya hai.

Easily Confused With

supply:Supply refers to the act of providing, while supplies are the actual items provided.

Word Family

supply
verbفراہم کرنا
supplement
nounSupplement

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'supply' as providing a 'supply' of items that people need.

Visualize a well-stocked warehouse filled with various supplies.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old French "supplie" — to provide, furnish

First known use: 15th century

The term 'supplies' has its roots in the Old French word 'supplie', which means to provide or furnish something. It evolved over time and was adopted into English during the Middle Ages, emphasizing the act of provision.