Resources — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun plural noun phrase /ˈrē-ˌsȯrs/ re·source

Meaning & Definition of Resources

Resources (noun)

  1. a source of supply or support, an available means —usually used in plural
  2. a natural source of wealth or revenue —often used in plural
  3. a natural feature or phenomenon that enhances the quality of human life
  4. industrial materials and capacities (such as mineral deposits and waterpower) supplied by nature
  5. resource

Resources (plural noun)

  1. personnel
  2. personnel

Resources (phrase)

  1. to combine more than one person's supply of something (such as money)

Resources (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. available money

    "do you have the resources to buy a new car or even a used car?"

    similar: bankroll, coffers, exchequer, finances, fund, pocket, wherewithal
    related: bread (slang), cash, chips, currency, dough, gold, jack (slang), legal tender, lucre, pelf, scratch (slang), tender, wampum, assets, capital, deep pockets, fortune, means, opulence, riches, roll, substance, wealth, purse, treasury, cash flow, financing
    near: debts, liabilities, indebtedness

Related Entry: Resource (noun)

Resource is a different word from Resources. The synonyms below are for resource, not for resources.

  1. something that one uses to accomplish an end especially when the usual means is not available

    "we used every possible resource to raise the funds needed to save our town's oldest house"

    similar: expedient, recourse, resort
    related: hope, opportunity, possibility, relief, makeshift, replacement, stopgap, substitute

  2. available money

    "do you have the resources to buy a new car or even a used car?"

    similar: bankroll, coffers, exchequer, finances, fund, pocket, wherewithal
    related: bread (slang), cash, chips, currency, dough, gold, jack (slang), legal tender, lucre, pelf, scratch (slang), tender, wampum, assets, capital, deep pockets, fortune, means, opulence, riches, roll, substance, wealth, purse, treasury, cash flow, financing
    near: debts, liabilities, indebtedness

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Resources

The most common words with a similar meaning to Resources:

bankroll, coffers, exchequer, finances, fund, pocket, wherewithal

Related Words for Resources

bread, cash, chips, currency, dough, gold, jack, legal tender, lucre, pelf, scratch, tender, wampum, assets, capital, deep pockets, fortune, means, opulence, riches, roll, substance, wealth, purse, treasury, cash flow, financing

Near Antonyms of Resources

debts, liabilities, indebtedness

Origin & Etymology of Resources

French ressource, from Old French ressourse relief, resource, from resourdre to relieve, literally, to rise again, from Latin resurgere resurrection

First known use: circa 1611

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Resources

Words & Phrases Containing Resources

human resources, pool resources

Frequently Asked Questions about Resources

What does "Resources" mean?

"Resources" means a source of supply or support, an available means —usually used in plural. As an a noun, a plural noun and a phrase, it is defined as: a source of supply or support, an available means —usually used in plural.

What is another word for "Resources"?

Other words for "Resources" include bankroll, coffers, exchequer, finances, fund, pocket and wherewithal. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Resources" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Resources"?

There are 34 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Resources". Common alternatives include bankroll, coffers, exchequer, finances, fund, pocket and wherewithal.

How do you use "Resources" in a sentence?

Examples of "Resources" in a sentence: "do you have the resources to buy a new car or even a used car?".

Is "Resources" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Resources" can be used as a noun, a plural noun and a phrase, depending on the context.

Is "Resources" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts.

How do you pronounce "Resources"?

"Resources" is pronounced /ˈrē-ˌsȯrs/ and divided into syllables as re·source.

What is the origin of the word "Resources"?

"Resources" comes from French ressource, from Old French ressourse relief, resource, from resourdre to relieve, literally, to rise again, from Latin resurgere resurrection. First known use: circa 1611.