provided
[ pruh-vahy-did ]
/ prəˈvaɪ dɪd /
conjunction
on the condition or understanding (that); providing: I'll go provided that the others go, too.
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Related formsnon·pro·vid·ed, adjectiveun·pro·vid·ed, adjectivewell-pro·vid·ed, adjective
Usage note
The conjunctions provided and providing are interchangeable. Both mean “on the condition or understanding that,” with that sometimes expressed: Provided (or Providing ) no further objections are raised, we will consider the matter settled.
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British Dictionary definitions for well-provided
well-provided
adjective (well provided when postpositive)
having been furnished or supplied with a sufficient amount
(foll by for) having been supplied with sufficient means of support, esp financially
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Word Origin and History for well-provided
provided
"with condition that," early 15c., conjunction use of past participle of provide. As an adjective, "prepared, ready," 1570s; "furnished" 1878.
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