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Pronunciation

The IPA phonetic spelling for "resource" is /ˈriːsɔːrs/.

Here's the breakdown of the sounds in each syllable:

  • ˈriː - /ˈriː/

    • /ˈ/ - primary stress

    • /r/ - alveolar trill

    • /iː/ - long close-mid front unrounded vowel

  • sɔːrs - /sɔːrs/

    • /s/ - voiceless alveolar sibilant fricative

    • /ɔː/ - long open-mid back rounded vowel

    • /r/ - alveolar trill

    • /s/ - voiceless alveolar sibilant fricative

Word Form Variations

  • The word form variations of "resource" are:

    • Singular: resource

    • Plural: resources

Definitions, Synonyms, Antonyms

Noun

  • Definition: A supply or stock of something that can be used for a particular purpose.

  • Synonyms: asset, supply, material, wealth, means

  • Antonyms: liability, burden, hindrance

Verb

  • Definition: To use or exploit something efficiently.

  • Synonyms: utilize, exploit, employ, harness, leverage

  • Antonyms: waste, squander, neglect, ignore

Adjective

  • Definition: Abundantly supplied or equipped with something.

  • Synonyms: rich, plentiful, abundant, well-endowed, well-equipped

  • Antonyms: scarce, lacking, deficient, inadequate, poor

Examples of Use

Noun

  • Books: "The country's natural resources were depleted through excessive mining." (The Economist)

  • Newspapers: "The company is investing heavily in renewable energy resources." (The New York Times)

  • Online Publications: "The website offers a variety of educational resources for students." (Khan Academy)

  • Entertainment Mediums: "The character's magical abilities are derived from a powerful resource." (Harry Potter series)

  • General Public Discourse: "We need to conserve our natural resources for future generations." (Environmental activist)

Verb

  • Books: "The government is resourcing the military with new equipment." (The Day After Tomorrow)

  • Newspapers: "The company is resourcing its operations to improve efficiency." (The Wall Street Journal)

  • Online Publications: "The teacher is resourcing the lesson with relevant examples." (Teachscape)

  • Entertainment Mediums: "The superhero is resourcing his powers from a cosmic energy source." (The Avengers)

  • General Public Discourse: "We must resource our communities with the support they need to thrive." (Social worker)

Adjective

  • Books: "The resource-rich country has a thriving economy." (The Grapes of Wrath)

  • Newspapers: "The resource-poor region faces challenges in providing basic services." (The Guardian)

  • Online Publications: "The resource-efficient technology reduces energy consumption." (MIT Technology Review)

  • Entertainment Mediums: "The resource-limited planet is struggling to survive." (Dune)

  • General Public Discourse: "We need to create a more resource-conscious society." (Environmental advocate)

10 Famous Quotes Using the term Resource

  1. "Children are our most valuable natural resource." — Herbert Hoover

  2. "Time is the most precious resource there is—you have to protect it." — Jesse Itzler

  3. "Sustainable development requires human ingenuity. People are the most important resource." — Dan Shechtman

  4. "Our progress as a nation can be no swifter than our progress in education. The human mind is our fundamental resource." — John F. Kennedy

  5. "The courage to imagine the otherwise is our greatest resource." — Daniel J. Boorstin

  6. "The Internet is a global resource that does not belong to any one nation or alliance." — Dmitri Alperovitch

  7. "The waste of plenty is the resource of scarcity." — Thomas Love Peacock

  8. "Offshore oil and gas has proven to be a vital strategic resource for the United Kingdom." — Ed Davey

  9. "Human resources are like natural resources; they are often buried deep. You have to create the circumstances where they show themselves." — Ken Robinson

  10. "The best friend on earth of man is the tree: When we use the tree respectfully, it is one of the greatest resources on earth." — Frank Lloyd Wright

Etymology

The word "resource" comes from the Latin word "resursus," which means "risen again." This is because it originally referred to something that was brought back into use or restored. Over time, the meaning of the word shifted to refer to a supply or stock of something that can be used for a particular purpose.

The first known use of "resource" in English dates back to the late 14th century. It was used to describe a thing that could be used again or restored. By the 16th century, the word had taken on its modern meaning of a supply or stock of something.

Phrases + Idioms Containing the term Resource

Common Phrases:

  • Human resources: The department of a company that is responsible for managing its employees.

  • Natural resources: Substances found in nature that can be used to produce goods or energy.

  • To be of great resource: To be very helpful or useful.

  • To resource oneself: To gather information or prepare oneself for something.

Lesser-Known Phrases:

  • To be a resource to someone: To be a source of help or information for someone.

  • To stretch one's resources: To use one's money or other resources carefully and wisely.

  • A resource-rich country: A country with a lot of natural resources.

Idioms with Synonyms:

  • To be a treasure trove: To be a valuable source of something.

  • To be a goldmine: To be a very profitable or valuable source of something.

  • To be a cornucopia: To be a plentiful supply of something.

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Source Information

Definition of resource from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.