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- [in stok]
- /ɪn stɒk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in stok]
- /ɪn stɒk/
Definitions of in stock words
- noun in stock a supply of goods kept on hand for sale to customers by a merchant, distributor, manufacturer, etc.; inventory. 1
- noun in stock a quantity of something accumulated, as for future use: a stock of provisions. 1
- noun in stock livestock. 1
- noun in stock Theater. a stock company: a job in summer stock. 1
- noun in stock Finance. the outstanding capital of a company or corporation. the shares of a particular company or corporation. the certificate of ownership of such stock; stock certificate. (formerly) a tally or stick used in transactions between a debtor and a creditor. 1
- noun in stock Horticulture. Also called understock. in grafting, a stem in which the bud or scion is inserted. a stem, tree, or plant that furnishes slips or cuttings; stock plant. 1
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Origin of in stock
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; (noun) Middle English; Old English stoc(c) stump, stake, post, log; cognate with German Stock, Old Norse stokkr tree-trunk; (v.) derivative of the noun
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Parts of speech for In stock
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
in stock popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
in stock usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for in stock
adj in stock
- attainable — Something that is attainable can be achieved.
- at hand — If something is at hand, near at hand, or close at hand, it is very near in place or time.
- derivable — to receive or obtain from a source or origin (usually followed by from).
- duck soup — something that is easy to do or accomplish: Fixing the car will be duck soup for anyone with the right tools.
- on tap — a cylindrical stick, long plug, or stopper for closing an opening through which liquid is drawn, as in a cask; spigot.
Antonyms for in stock
adj in stock
- unavailable — suitable or ready for use; of use or service; at hand: I used whatever tools were available.
- unachievable — to bring to a successful end; carry through; accomplish: The police crackdown on speeders achieved its purpose.
- unobtainable — to come into possession of; get, acquire, or procure, as through an effort or by a request: to obtain permission; to obtain a better income.
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