Entry Word: resource

Function: noun

Meaning: 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 townʼs oldest house>

Synonyms expedient, recourse, resort

Related Words hope, opportunity, possibility, relief; makeshift, replacement, stopgap, substitute

2 resources pluralavailable money <do you have the resources to buy a new car or even a used car?> — see fund 2