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- [pruh-vizh-uh n]
- /prəˈvɪʒ ən/
- /prəˈvɪʒ.ən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pruh-vizh-uh n]
- /prəˈvɪʒ ən/
Definitions of provisions word
- noun provisions a clause in a legal instrument, a law, etc., providing for a particular matter; stipulation; proviso. 1
- noun provisions the providing or supplying of something, especially of food or other necessities. 1
- noun provisions arrangement or preparation beforehand, as for the doing of something, the meeting of needs, the supplying of means, etc. 1
- noun provisions something provided; a measure or other means for meeting a need. 1
- noun provisions a supply or stock of something provided. 1
- noun provisions provisions, supplies of food. 1
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Origin of provisions
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English < Latin prōvīsiōn- (stem of prōvīsiō) a foreseeing, equivalent to prōvīs(us) (past participle of prōvidēre to provide) + -iōn- -ion
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Parts of speech for Provisions
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
provisions popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
provisions usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for provisions
noun provisions
- accoutrement — Accoutrements are all the things you have with you when you travel or when you take part in a particular activity.
- accoutrements — all the things you have with you when you travel or take part in a particular activity, such as clothing and equipment
- apparatus — The apparatus of an organization or system is its structure and method of operation.
- barley — Barley is a grain that is used to make food, beer, and whisky.
- bed and board — sleeping accommodation and meals
Antonyms for provisions
noun provisions
- accidents — Plural form of accident.
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