STOCK as NOUN

  1. Meaning
    • not used technically
    • any animals kept for use or profit
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) stock is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  2. Meaning
    • an ornamental white cravat
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) stock is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  3. Meaning
    • the merchandise that a shop has on hand
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • they carried a vast inventory of hardware
    Hypernyms(s) stock is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  4. Meaning
    • the handle end of some implements or tools
    Usage Example(s)
    • he grabbed the cue by the stock
    Hypernyms(s) stock is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s)
  5. Meaning
    • the handle of a handgun or the butt end of a rifle or shotgun or part of the support of a machine gun or artillery gun
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • the rifle had been fitted with a special stock
    Hypernyms(s) stock is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  6. Meaning
    • lumber used in the construction of something
    Usage Example(s)
    • they will cut round stock to 1-inch diameter
    Hypernyms(s) stock is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  7. Meaning
    • liquid in which meat and vegetables are simmered
    • used as a basis for e.g. soups or sauces
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • she made gravy with a base of beef stock
    Hypernyms(s) stock is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s)
  8. Meaning
    • a special variety of domesticated animals within a species
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • he experimented on a particular breed of white rats
    • he created a new strain of sheep
    Hypernyms(s) stock is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  9. Meaning
    • the descendants of one individual
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • his entire lineage has been warriors
    Hypernyms(s) stock is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  10. Meaning
    • any of various ornamental flowering plants of the genus Malcolmia
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) stock is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  11. Meaning
    • any of several Old World plants cultivated for their brightly colored flowers
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) stock is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s)
  12. Meaning
    • a plant or stem onto which a graft is made
    • especially a plant grown specifically to provide the root part of grafted plants
    Hypernyms(s) stock is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  13. Meaning
    • persistent thickened stem of a herbaceous perennial plant
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) stock is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  14. Meaning
    • the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest (equity)
    Usage Example(s)
    • he owns a controlling share of the company’’s stock
    Hypernyms(s) stock is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s)
  15. Meaning
    • a supply of something available for future use
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • he brought back a large store of Cuban cigars
    Hypernyms(s) stock is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  16. Meaning
    • a certificate documenting the shareholder’’s ownership in the corporation
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • the value of his stocks doubled during the past year
    Hypernyms(s) stock is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s)
  17. Meaning
    • the reputation and popularity a person has
    Usage Example(s)
    • his stock was so high he could have been elected mayor
    Hypernyms(s) stock is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower

STOCK as VERB

  1. Meaning
    • put forth and grow sprouts or shoots
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • the plant sprouted early this year
    Hypernyms(s) stock is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  2. Meaning
    • have on hand
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • Do you carry kerosene heaters?
    Hypernyms(s) stock is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  3. Meaning
    • provide or furnish with a stock of something
    Usage Example(s)
    • stock the larder with meat
    Hypernyms(s) stock is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  4. Meaning
    • stock up on to keep for future use or sale
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • let’’s stock coffee as long as prices are low
    Hypernyms(s) stock is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  5. Meaning
    • supply with livestock
    Usage Example(s)
    • stock a farm
    Hypernyms(s) stock is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  6. Meaning
    • supply with fish
    Usage Example(s)
    • stock a lake
    Hypernyms(s) stock is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  7. Meaning
    • equip with a stock
    Usage Example(s)
    • stock a rifle
    Hypernyms(s) stock is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)

STOCK as ADJECTIVE

  1. Meaning
    • regularly and widely used or sold
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • a standard size
    • a stock item
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  2. Meaning
    • routine
    Usage Example(s)
    • a stock answer
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