Cool MateSupply vs We can give him that
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Supply
Top 1,000 (very common)B1noun
We can give him that
Top 2,000 (common)
Most common: Supply
| Supply | We can give him that | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/səˈplaɪ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/səˈplaɪ/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //wi kən ɡɪv hɪm ðæt//🇺🇸 //wi kən ɡɪv hɪm ðæt// |
| Meaning | to give or provide something that is needed | We are able to provide that to him. |
| Example | The company is struggling to meet the demand for their product due to a shortage in supply. | We can give him that book he wanted. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 1,000 (very common) | Top 2,000 (common) |
| CEFR level | B1 | - |
| Part of speech | noun | |
| Collocations | total, available, endless, have, get, lay in, increase, fall, exceed demand, chain, line, network, supply of, supply to, be in short supply, demand and supply, supply and demand, abundant, plentiful, limited, bring, bring in, lay in, hold out, last, be depleted, supply of | give him that chance, give him that opportunity, give him that look, give him that support, give him that advice |
| Antonyms | demand, deprivation | - |
| Common mistakes | Confusing with 'supplement' when more than just providing is meant, Using as a noun instead of a verb, e.g., 'to supply' vs 'the supply', Incorrectly conjugating the verb in different tenses | Incorrect placement of 'that' within the sentence., Omitting 'can' when expressing ability., Confusing 'give' with 'give to' in different contexts. |
| Usage notes | Use 'supply' when referring to providing goods or resources. It is neutral and can be used in business, education, and everyday contexts. Avoid using it in very casual conversations. | Use this phrase in everyday conversations when offering help or a gift. It’s appropriate in casual and formal contexts. |
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Frequently asked questions: Supply vs We can give him that
What's the difference between Supply and We can give him that?
Supply: to give or provide something that is needed We can give him that: We are able to provide that to him.
Which is more common: Supply and We can give him that?
Supply is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Supply: The company is struggling to meet the demand for their product due to a shortage in supply. We can give him that: We can give him that book he wanted.
Can I use Supply and We can give him that interchangeably?
Not always. Supply and We can give him that are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.