stock — meaning in English

English meaning

• stock noun The goods a shop or business keeps available to sell.
• stockpile noun A large stored supply of something kept for future use.
• store verb To keep something in a particular place for future use.

Senses

stock is used for these senses in English:

• stock (operations) A store of goods ready for sale; inventory.
• stockpile A supply (especially a large one) of something kept for future use, specifically in case the cost of the item increases or if there a shortage.
• store A supply held in storage.

stock — full definition

1. noun The goods a shop or business keeps available to sell.
2. noun A share representing partial ownership in a company.
3. noun A liquid made by simmering bones, meat, or vegetables, used as a base for soups and sauces.
4. verb To keep a supply of something available, especially for sale.
5. adj Standard or unmodified; the ordinary, default version of something.

stockpile — full definition

1. noun A large stored supply of something kept for future use.
2. verb To gradually build up a large supply of something.

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