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- pronunciation:
- rae
sh
 n
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reI
shn
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a fixed share or portion.
During the war, each family received a ration of food.- similar words:
- allowance, quota
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| definition 2: |
(plural) a fixed portion of food for each soldier in an army.
The soldier received daily rations.- synonyms:
- provisions, supplies
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| related words: |
budget, nourishment, portion |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
rations, rationing, rationed |
| definition 1: |
to limit the use or supply of.
The government rationed eggs during the war.- similar words:
- reserve, restrict
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| definition 2: |
to give out in portions.
The government rationed out food for the flood victims.- synonyms:
- allot, distribute
- similar words:
- dispense
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| definition 3: |
to control the spending or amount of; budget.
He rationed his money so it wouldn't run out.She rationed her strength by resting often.- synonyms:
- conserve
- similar words:
- budget, save
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| related words: |
administer, issue, parcel, share |
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