B1nounenvironmentwork
US/rɪˈsɔːrs/
UK/rɪˈzɔːs/
something useful, such as money, people, materials or information, that you can use when needed
In context
Vietnam needs to protect its natural resources, such as forests and rivers.
Our school doesn't have the resources to buy new computers this year.
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Words that go with resource
adjective + noun
- natural resourcesThe country is rich in natural resources like oil and gas.
- limited resourcesWith limited resources, the charity still helps hundreds of families.
- human resourcesSend your application to the human resources department.
- valuable resourceOlder employees are a valuable resource for any company.
verb + noun
- allocate resourcesThe city must allocate resources fairly between rich and poor districts.
noun + preposition
- lack of resourcesMany rural schools struggle because of a lack of resources.
noun + noun
- learning resourcesThe library offers free learning resources for adults.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
We must protect our nature resources.Correct: We must protect our natural resources.