stocks (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: stɒks

Definition

A type of security that signifies ownership in a corporation and represents a claim on part of the corporation's assets and earnings.

Examples

• The company's stocks have been performing well lately.

• She decided to sell some of her stocks before the market dropped.

• Investing in stocks can be risky but also rewarding.

How to Use stocks

stocks and shares (collocation)

Shares in a company; investments. — "He decided to invest in stocks and shares."

hold stock in (prepositional phrase)

To own shares in a company. — "She holds stock in several technology companies."

out of stock (collocation)

Not available for purchase. — "Unfortunately, that item is currently out of stock."

in stock (collocation)

Available for purchase. — "We have plenty of that model in stock."

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