B2 adjective Neutral

ammunition

/ˌæm.jəˈnɪʃ.ən/

Ammunition refers to projectiles (like bullets or shells) fired from weapons. Figuratively, it describes information, facts, or evidence that can be used to support an argument or to criticize an opponent.

Beispiele

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1

The hunters made sure to pack enough ammunition before heading into the woods.

The hunters made sure to pack enough ammunition before heading into the woods.

2

The treaty strictly limits the production and distribution of heavy artillery ammunition.

The treaty strictly limits the production and distribution of heavy artillery ammunition.

3

Don't tell him your secrets; he'll just use them as ammunition against you later.

Don't tell him your secrets; he'll just use them as ammunition against you later.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
ammunition
Verwandt
munitions
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Merkhilfe

Think of the 'ammo' in 'ammunition' as 'arguments'. When you have ammo, you have the power to win the fight—whether it's with words or weapons.

Schnelles Quiz

The senator's recent scandal provided his opponents with plenty of __________ for the upcoming debate.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: ammunition

Beispiele

1

The hunters made sure to pack enough ammunition before heading into the woods.

everyday

The hunters made sure to pack enough ammunition before heading into the woods.

2

The treaty strictly limits the production and distribution of heavy artillery ammunition.

formal

The treaty strictly limits the production and distribution of heavy artillery ammunition.

3

Don't tell him your secrets; he'll just use them as ammunition against you later.

informal

Don't tell him your secrets; he'll just use them as ammunition against you later.

4

The discovery of the ancient manuscript provided scholars with new ammunition for their debate.

academic

The discovery of the ancient manuscript provided scholars with new ammunition for their debate.

5

The marketing team needed more ammunition to prove that the competitor's claims were false.

business

The marketing team needed more ammunition to prove that the competitor's claims were false.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
ammunition
Verwandt
munitions

Häufige Kollokationen

live ammunition real bullets used for training or combat
political ammunition information used to damage a political rival
supply of ammunition the amount of bullets or evidence available
provide ammunition to give someone facts to use in an argument
run out of ammunition to have no more bullets or arguments left

Häufige Phrasen

give someone ammunition

to provide someone with a way to criticize or attack another person

verbal ammunition

words used effectively in a debate or argument

ammunition box

a container designed for safe transport and storage of bullets

Wird oft verwechselt mit

ammunition vs munitions

Munitions is a broader term including all military weapons and equipment, while ammunition specifically refers to the projectiles fired.

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Nutzungshinweise

Ammunition is an uncountable noun and does not have a plural form. In metaphorical contexts, it is almost always used to mean 'leverage' or 'proof' in an argument.

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Häufige Fehler

Do not say 'ammunitions'; even if you are talking about different types of bullets, use 'types of ammunition' or just 'ammunition'.

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Merkhilfe

Think of the 'ammo' in 'ammunition' as 'arguments'. When you have ammo, you have the power to win the fight—whether it's with words or weapons.

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Wortherkunft

From the French 'la munition', which was misheard as 'l'ammunition', ultimately from Latin 'munitio' (fortification).

Grammatikmuster

uncountable noun often preceded by adjectives like 'political' or 'live' takes a singular verb
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Kultureller Kontext

In American political discourse, the term is frequently used to describe scandals or data used by one party to discredit the other.

Schnelles Quiz

The senator's recent scandal provided his opponents with plenty of __________ for the upcoming debate.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: ammunition

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