C1
inventory vs stock vs stockpile
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| inventorynoun/ˈɪn.vən.tɔːr.i/ | Meaning all the goods a store or company has available to sell or use; a list of them | Goes with take inventory | Example We are running low on inventory, so please place a new order today. |
| stockverb/stɑːk/ | Meaning to keep a supply of goods to sell; also to fill a place with food or other things | Goes with well stocked | Example Her fridge is always well stocked with fruit and yogurt. |
| stockpilenoun/ˈstɑːk.paɪl/ | Meaning a large supply of goods or materials kept ready for future use | Goes with stockpile of | Example The government keeps a stockpile of grain in case of a bad harvest. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The kitchen was fully with food and drinks.