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Meaning of the word stores in English

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stores

Noun

1.

a retail establishment selling items to the public.

Example:
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a health-food store
Synonym:
shopresellerdepartment storechain storeemporiumsupermarkethypermarketsuperstoremartshedbig box
2.

a quantity or supply of something kept for use as needed.

Example:
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the squirrel has a store of food
Synonym:
supplystockstockpilereservecachehoardaccumulationquantitypileheaploadfundbankpoolminewealthdepositreservoirinventoryrepertoirerepertory

Verb

1.

keep or accumulate (something) for future use.

Example:
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a small room used for storing furniture
Synonym:
keepstowstockpileset asideput awayput downdepositsavehoardcachecollectgatheraccumulatecumulateamasshusbandreservepreservesquirrel awaysalt awaystashwarehouse
Synonym:
usediscard
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Related Word:
storeconvenience storegrocery storeliquor storetoy storecandy storejewelry store