Standard Synonyms
Slang Synonyms
Academic Synonyms
Food and water for survival
A set of tools
Laws and regulations
A plan or course of action
A quantity of something available for use
Old English Synonyms
Nourishment
Food
Supplies
Victuals
Regional Synonyms
Provisioning
Foodstuff
Supplies
Gear
Equipment
Industry-specific Synonyms
Supplies
Inventory
Goods
Materials
Commodities
Antonyms
Students who fail to meet the provisions of the contract will be dismissed
Lack
Scarcity
Insufficiency
Deficiency
Paucity
Meaning
Provisions are supplies of food, drink, fuel, or other goods kept on hand for future use.
Definition
Provisions are a type of food that is specialized for a particular animal or group of animals. The term is usually used in reference to dry food that has been prepared in advance, such as dried fruit or nuts, but can also include fresh food that has been specifically gathered or hunted for an animal.
Example Sentences
The grocery store was out of many provisions, so I had to go to three different stores before I could find everything on my list.
We packed enough provisions for the whole trip.
I forgot to pack provisions for the hike, so I had to eat granola bars the whole time.
The ship was stocked with provisions in case they got stranded.
The army was issued provisions for the week.