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Meaning of the word store in English

What does store mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

store

US /stɔːr/
UK /stɔːr/
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Noun

1.

a retail establishment selling items to the public

Example:
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I need to go to the grocery store to buy some milk.
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The new clothing store opens next week.
Synonym:
shopboutiqueoutletemporiumretailer
2.

a supply or stock of something reserved for future use

Example:
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We have a large store of emergency supplies in the basement.
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The squirrel gathered a store of nuts for the winter.
Synonym:
stocksupplyreservecachehoard

Verb

1.

to keep or accumulate something for future use

Example:
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You should store your important documents in a safe place.
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The computer can store a vast amount of data.
Synonym:
keepsaveaccumulatehoardstockpile
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Related Word:
convenience storegrocery storeliquor storetoy storecandy storejewelry storeshoe store