Definition: To make a living; earn money for necessities.

Alright class, settle down and let’s take a look! That dictionary definition – “to make a living; earn money for necessities” – it’s a good starting point, but we need to dig a little deeper. “Provided” means something quite specific, you see. It's about giving or supplying something. Think of it like this: "Provided" means to offer, to furnish, to make available. Let’s use an example – “The school provided lunch.” What does that mean? They gave the students food! They made it available . It could be money - "He was provided for by his parents," meaning they gave him what he needed. Or it can be a service, like “The company provided excellent customer support.” They offered that support! So, while earning money is one way something might be provided, it's not the whole picture. "Provided" is about making something accessible – giving it to someone or offering it up for use. Does that make sense? Do you have any questions about how “provided” works in a sentence? Let’s try some examples together...