Definition, synonyms and related words
plural of supply
"The hikers checked their backpacks to make sure they had enough food and water supplies for the weekend trip."
In plain English: Supplies are the materials and items you need to get a job done.
"The team ran out of supplies before the end of the hike."
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of supply
"The store owner supplies fresh fruit to all the local cafés every morning."
In plain English: To supply something means to provide it to someone who needs it.
"The teacher supplies the students with new books every semester."
Derived from Old French supplier via Latin supplere, the term originally meant to fill up or make whole. It evolved in English to refer to items provided to meet needs, particularly in military or logistical contexts.