provider
gb/pɹəvˈaɪdɚ/ us/pɹəvˈaɪdɚ/
B1
English
~ 2000
Senses
0 senses
Noun
B1
entity
1
Person or group that supplies services
A person or business that gives goods or services to people.
Usage pattern:
[someone] is a provider of [something]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'provider' with 'producer'. 'Producer' usually makes something, while 'provider' makes it available to users.
Synonyms
supplier (Often used for goods and materials rather than services.)
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vendor (Commonly used for sellers of products, especially in markets or online.)
Antonyms
consumer (The person or group that uses goods or services instead of supplying them.)
Collocations
service provider
|healthcare provider
|internet provider
|insurance provider
Themes
business
|daily life
|technology
|work
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- Our internet provider increased the monthly fee.
- The hospital is the largest healthcare provider in the region.
- She works for a provider of educational software.
- Many providers now offer cloud storage solutions.
- The insurance provider denied the claim.
Learner examples
- My phone provider is very cheap.
- The school is a provider of free lunches.
- We changed our internet provider last month.
- That company is a big provider of jobs in this city.
Noun
B1
entity
2
Person who supports family financially
Someone who works and earns money for their family.
Usage pattern:
[someone] is the main provider for [someone]
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this with 'caretaker', which focuses on physical care rather than financial support.
Synonyms
breadwinner (Informal term for the main income earner in a family.)
Antonyms
dependent (A person who relies on someone else for financial support.)
Collocations
sole provider
|main provider
|primary provider
Themes
family
|daily life
|relationships
|finance
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- After his father died, he became the family's sole provider.
- She is the main provider for her two children.
- In many households, both parents act as providers.
- He took on extra work to be a better provider.
- Being a good provider is important to him.
Learner examples
- My mother is the main provider in our family.
- He is the sole provider for his children.
- Both parents are providers in our home.
- She works hard to be a good provider.
Grammar
Dictionary form
provider
IPA
GB/pɹəvˈaɪdɚ/
US/pɹəvˈaɪdɚ/
Syllables & stress
pro - vider (2 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (vider)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: provider
- Plural: providers
Word family
Expressions
internet service provider
1/ˈɪntɚnˌɛt sˈɚvɪs pɹəvˈaɪdɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
Company giving internet access
A company that gives people access to the internet.
Examples
- Our internet service provider upgraded our speed last week.
- You need to call your internet service provider to fix the connection.
internet service provider
1/ˈɪntɚnˌɛt sˈɚvɪs pɹəvˈaɪdɚ/
fixed phrase
company that sells internet access
a company you pay for internet
Examples
- We switched internet service providers to get a faster plan.
- Call your internet service provider if the outage continues.
- Some internet service providers include a router with the contract.
service provider
1/sˈɚvɪs pɹəvˈaɪdɚ/
fixed phrase
Company or person offering services
A business or person that gives a service to people.
Examples
- Our mobile service provider has excellent coverage.
- Choose a reliable service provider for your internet connection.
sole provider
1/sˈoʊl pɹəvˈaɪdɚ/
fixed phrase
Only person supporting family financially
The only person who earns money for a family or group.
Examples
- He became the sole provider after his partner lost their job.
- As the sole provider, she works two jobs to make ends meet.
healthcare provider
1/hˈɛlθkˌɛɹ pɹəvˈaɪdɚ/
fixed phrase
Person or group giving medical care
A person or company that gives medical help, like a doctor or hospital.
Examples
- You should consult your healthcare provider before starting the treatment.
- You should choose a healthcare provider you trust.
- The healthcare provider offers free vaccinations.
- The clinic is a well-known healthcare provider in the area.