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store
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- pronunciation:
- stor
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- phrases:
- in store
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a place where things are sold.
Please pick up some bread at the grocery store.
- synonyms:
- shop
- similar words:
- business, market, outlet
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| definition 2: |
a supply kept or saved for future use.
My dad keeps a store of batteries and candles in case we need them in an emergency.- synonyms:
- stock, supply
- similar words:
- hoard, reserve
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| definition 3: |
a large amount; plenty.
There is a store of talent in this classroom.- synonyms:
- abundance, plenty
- similar words:
- bank, pile, wealth
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| related words: |
accumulation, canteen, mine, treasure, well |
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| phrase: |
in store |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
stores, storing, stored |
| definition: |
to gather and keep for future use.
We stored away our winter clothes.The squirrel forgot where he stored his nuts.
- synonyms:
- accumulate, collect
- similar words:
- gather, hoard, keep, reserve, save, stock up
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| related words: |
retain |
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