rations Meaning & Definition
What Does Rations Mean?
As a noun, rations means plural of ration. As a verb, it means third-person singular simple present indicative of ration. As a verb, it means To supply with a ration; to limit (someone) to a specific allowance of something.
Rations Definition (Noun)
- plural of ration
Rations as a Verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of ration
Noun
- A portion of some limited resource allocated to a person or group.
Verb
- To supply with a ration; to limit (someone) to a specific allowance of something.
We rationed ourselves to three sips of water a day until we were rescued.
- To portion out (especially during a shortage of supply); to limit access to.
By the third day on the raft, we had to ration our water.
- To restrict (an activity etc.)
Our present health care system is rationed only to those who can afford it because of unnecessary high cost, lack of insurance coverage by 47 million people, and exorbitant prescription prices.
Synonyms of Rations
Rations synonyms and antonyms →Rations in a Sentence
We rationed ourselves to three sips of water a day until we were rescued.
By the third day on the raft, we had to ration our water.
Our present health care system is rationed only to those who can afford it because of unnecessary high cost, lack of insurance coverage by 47 million people, and exorbitant prescription prices.
Word Forms & Grammar
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