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difference between give and supply
I want to understand the difference between give and supply.
Can you explain the differences with an example, so that I can remember it ever.
21 de mai de 2015 10:15
Respostas · 4
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'Give' is an extremely basic and general word.
'Supply' is more specific. If A supplies B with something, you know that:
- B needs this product or service
- there is an agreement between A and B about this, usually involving payment
- A supplies B repeatedly, at regular intervals, or whenever the supplies are needed
21 de maio de 2015
Hmm, this is hard but excellent question. From what I know, "supply" is usually for something very serious like giving something to refugees and military. "Give" on the other hand is usually used for simple things without any serious tone.
E.g.
1. I am going to give him some of my sweets later.
2. My brother gave me some toys for Christmas
It would sound strange to use supply for the sentences above.
3. The division was supplied with enough fuel for a whole fortnight.
4. He intends to supply the refugees with enough food for the whole month.
Supply tends to have a "with" before the object that is being supplied while "give" doesn't. "Give" can be used in sentences 3 and 4 but it would sound a bit softer.
21 de maio de 2015
Supply:
to make something available for use , provide (something provided as a service -> water supply)
21 de maio de 2015
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Inglês, Outros
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