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- pronunciation:
- rae
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reI
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- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
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noun |
| definition 1: |
a fixed amount allotted by an authority, as of scarce goods in wartime; authorized share.
She used her entire week's ration of meat to make that special dinner.- similar words:
- allowance, quota
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| definition 2: |
(pl.) fixed daily supplies, as of food to an army; restricted provisions.
The sailors were now getting only rations, and fresh water was running short as well.- synonyms:
- provisions, supplies
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| related words: |
allotment, budget, dose, lot, nourishment, portion |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
rations, rationing, rationed |
| definition 1: |
to restrict use or consumption of (scarce goods) to authorized people in authorized amounts.
The U.S. government rationed tires during the war due to a shortage of rubber.In Britain, many food supplies were strictly rationed even after the war had ended.- similar words:
- reserve, restrict
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| definition 2: |
to distribute (supplies, food, or the like) in allotted amounts.
In Britain, many food supplies were strictly rationed even after the Second World War had ended.- synonyms:
- allot, apportion, distribute
- similar words:
- allocate, dispense, dole, mete
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| definition 3: |
to control the expense of (time, money, or the like); budget.
She rationed her strength by frequent rest.- synonyms:
- conserve
- similar words:
- budget, save
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| related words: |
administer, issue, parcel, share |
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