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US/stɑːk/
UK/stɒk/
to keep a supply of goods to sell; also to fill a place with food or other things
In context
Does this shop stock phone chargers, or should I try the market?
Before the typhoon, people stocked up on rice, water and candles.
Her fridge is always well stocked with fruit and yogurt.
Words that go with stock
verb + preposition
- stock up onWe always stock up on snacks before a long road trip.
adverb + verb
- well stockedThe library is well stocked with English novels.
- fully stockedThe kitchen comes fully stocked with plates, pots and pans.
verb + noun
- stock the shelvesStaff stock the shelves early every morning.
- stock a wide rangeThe store stocks a wide range of organic products.
- stock the fridgeMy mom stocked the fridge with my favorite food before I came home.