stock (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /stɒk/

Definition

A supply of goods or materials that a business or person has available for sale or use.

Examples

• The shop's stock of winter coats was running low.

• We need to check the stock levels before ordering more supplies.

• The company has a large stock of raw materials to keep production going.

How to Use stock

stock of (prepositional phrase)

A supply of something. — "The store had a large stock of fresh produce."

stock market (collocation)

The place where shares of companies are bought and sold. — "Investing in the stock market can be risky."

take stock of (idiom)

To assess a situation carefully. — "Before starting the project, she took stock of her skills and experience."

in stock (collocation)

Available for purchase or use. — "Do you have this size in stock?"

out of stock (collocation)

Not available for purchase or use. — "The popular toy is out of stock everywhere."

Synonyms of stock

Words with a similar meaning to stock:

• inventory
• supply
• reserve
• cache

Antonyms of stock

Words with the opposite meaning to stock:

• shortage
• deficit

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