C1
provision vs provisions
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| provisionnoun/prəˈvɪʒ.ən/ | Meaning the act of supplying something needed, or a condition in a law or agreement | Goes with provision of | Example The government is responsible for the provision of clean water. |
| provisionsnoun/prəˈvɪʒ.ənz/ | Meaning supplies of food and drink, especially for a journey | Goes with buy provisions | Example We bought provisions in the last village before the road climbed into the mountains. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Childcare is poor in rural areas.