NATURAL RESOURCE Synonyms
There are 9 hypernyms of the phrase natural resource. (close relations)
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asset | nounn | |||||||
noun • a useful or valuable quality | ||||||||
bounty | nounn | |||||||
noun • a ship of the British navy; in 1789 part of the crew mutinied against their commander William Bligh and set him afloat in an open boat • payment or reward (especially from a government) for acts such as catching criminals or killing predatory animals or enlisting in the military • the property of copious abundance • (literary) generosity evidenced by a willingness to give freely | ||||||||
commodity | nounn | |||||||
noun • a raw material that is sold in large quantities, usually to other businesses for manufacturing or production purposes | ||||||||
reserve | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • formality and propriety of manner • something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose • an athlete who plays only when a starter on the team is replaced • (medicine) potential capacity to respond in order to maintain vital functions • a district that is reserved for particular purpose • armed forces that are not on active duty but can be called in an emergency • the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary verb • hold back or set aside, especially for future use or contingency • give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause • obtain or arrange (for oneself) in advance • arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance | ||||||||
resource | nounn | |||||||
noun • available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed • a source of aid or support that may be drawn upon when needed • the ability to deal resourcefully with unusual problems | ||||||||
riches | nounn | |||||||
noun • an abundance of material possessions and resources | ||||||||
stock | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest (equity) • the merchandise that a shop has on hand • the handle of a handgun or the butt end of a rifle or shotgun or part of the support of a machine gun or artillery gun • a certificate documenting the shareholder's ownership in the corporation • a supply of something available for future use • the hereditary derivation of an individual • a special variety of domesticated animals within a species • liquid in which meat and vegetables are simmered; used as a basis for e.g. soups or sauces • the reputation and popularity a person has • persistent thickened stem of a herbaceous perennial plant • a plant or stem onto which a graft is made; especially a plant grown specifically to provide the root part of grafted plants • any of several Old World plants cultivated for their brightly colored flowers • any of various ornamental flowering plants of the genus Malcolmia • lumber used in the construction of something • the handle end of some implements or tools • an ornamental white cravat • any animals kept for use or profit adjective satellite • repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse • routine • regularly and widely used or sold verb • have on hand • equip with a stock • supply with fish • supply with livestock • amass so as to keep for future use or sale or for a particular occasion or use • provide or furnish with a stock of something • put forth and grow sprouts or shoots | ||||||||
treasure | nounn | |||||||
noun • accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc. • art highly prized for its beauty or perfection • any possession that is highly valued by its owner • a collection of precious things verb • hold dear • be fond of; be attached to | ||||||||
wealth | nounn | |||||||
noun • the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money • the quality of profuse abundance • an abundance of material possessions and resources • property that has economic utility: a monetary value or an exchange value | ||||||||
supplies | nounn | |||||||
noun • an amount of something available for use • offering goods and services for sale • the activity of supplying or providing something verb • give something useful or necessary to • circulate or distribute or equip with • give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance • state or say further | ||||||||
raw material | nounn | |||||||
noun • material suitable for manufacture or use or finishing | ||||||||
natural resources | nounn | |||||||
noun • resources (actual and potential) supplied by nature |