How Do You Spell SUPPLIES?

Pronunciation: [səplˈa͡ɪz] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "supplies" can be a bit tricky, but it follows the IPA phonetic transcription of /səˈplaɪz/. The first syllable is unstressed and pronounced with a schwa sound, as in "uh" or "ah." The second syllable is stressed and contains the long "i" sound. The final syllable is pronounced with a "z" sound. Remember, there is only one "p" in this word, despite its similarity to the word "supplies." With a little practice, spelling "supplies" correctly will become second nature.

SUPPLIES Meaning and Definition

  1. Supplies, noun,

    1. essential goods or materials necessary to fulfill a specific purpose or meet specific needs. These can include items required for personal use, household needs, business operations, or other specified tasks. Supplies may range from basic necessities such as food, water, and clothing to more specific materials such as tools, equipment, stationery, or medicine.

    2. in the context of commerce, supplies refer to goods or products that are provided to fulfill a demand or requirement. This can include items manufactured or produced for sale, distribution, or consumption. Suppliers play a crucial role in ensuring the availability and delivery of supplies to meet market demands.

    3. in the military or emergency services context, supplies refer to the provision of necessary resources, equipment, and materials to support operations, missions, or relief efforts. These can include provisions such as food, water, medical supplies, fuel, ammunition, or other essential items needed for sustenance, defense, or logistical support.

    4. as a verb, "supplies" can refer to the act of replenishing or providing necessary goods, resources, or materials to meet a particular requirement. This can involve the process of sourcing, procuring, and distributing supplies to ensure the continuous availability and functioning of a system, organization, or operation.

  2. Things supplied in sufficiency; the sums of money granted by Parliament to meet the public expenditure; ways and means.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of SUPPLIES

The word supplies has its origins in Old French. It is derived from the Old French word soupleier, meaning to complete, to make full or to fulfill. It further evolved into the Middle French word supplier, which had similar meanings. The term eventually made its way into English, retaining its meaning of providing or furnishing something needed or required, thus becoming supplies.

Similar spelling words for SUPPLIES

Plural form of SUPPLIES is SUPPLIES

Conjugate verb Supplies

CONDITIONAL

I would supply
we would supply
you would supply
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FUTURE

I will supply
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FUTURE PERFECT

I will have supplied
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PAST

I supplied
we supplied
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PAST PERFECT

I had supplied
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PRESENT

I supply
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PRESENT PERFECT

I have supplied
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I am supplying
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