rations
word · lemma: ration
Definition
Rations are fixed amounts of food or other supplies that are given to people, especially during shortages, emergencies, or in the military.
Usage & Nuances
"Rations" is often used for emergency, military, or wartime contexts. Common collocations: "food rations," "water rations," "cut rations." Sometimes used figuratively (e.g., "emotional rations" is uncommon). Use plural for supplies, singular for the act or portion ("daily ration").
Example Sentences
The soldiers received their rations for the week.
basic
Due to the storm, food rations were delivered to the village.
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Each family got equal rations during the crisis.
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We had to make our rations last until help arrived.
natural
Water rations were cut due to the drought.
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People lined up early to collect their daily rations.
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