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stock > 27 senses
ADJECTIVE1stock, banal, commonplace, hackneyed, old-hat, shopworn, threadbare, timeworn, tired, trite, well-wornRepeated too often
2stockRoutine
3stock, standardRegularly and widely used or sold
NOUN1stockThe capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest (equity)
2stock, brothLiquid in which meat and vegetables are simmered
3stock, inventoryThe merchandise that a shop has on hand
4stock, store, fundA supply of something available for future use
5stock, livestock, farm animalNot used technically
6stock, lineage, line, line of descent, descent, bloodline, blood line, blood, pedigree, ancestry, origin, parentage, stemmaThe descendants of one individual
7stock, gunstockThe 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
8stockThe reputation and popularity a person has
9stock, breed, strainA special variety of domesticated animals within a species
10stockLumber used in the construction of something
11stock, stock certificateA certificate documenting the shareholder's ownership in the corporation
12stock, Malcolm stockAny of various ornamental flowering plants of the genus Malcolmia
13stockA plant or stem onto which a graft is made
14stock, gillyflowerAny of several Old World plants cultivated for their brightly colored flowers
15stockThe handle end of some implements or tools
16stock, caudexPersistent thickened stem of a herbaceous perennial plant
17stock, neckclothAn ornamental white cravat
VERB1stock, carry, stockpileHave on hand
2stockEquip with a stock
3stockSupply with fish
4stockSupply with livestock
5stock, buy inStock up on to keep for future use or sale
6stockProvide or furnish with a stock of something
7stock, sproutPut forth and grow sprouts or shoots
stock > pronunciation
Soundsstaa'k
Rhymesaftershock, antiknock, Antioch, and 82 more rhymes in aak at the HyperDic website...
stock > adjective 1
MeaningRepeated too often. Overfamiliar through overuse.
Examples"a stock answer"
Synonymsbanal, commonplace, hackneyed, old-hat, shopworn, threadbare, timeworn, tired, trite, well-worn
Similar tounoriginal
stock > adjective 2
MeaningRoutine.
Examples"a stock answer"
Similar tostandard
stock > adjective 3
MeaningRegularly and widely used or sold.
Examples"a stock item"
Synonymsstandard
Similar toregular
stock > noun 1, possession
MeaningThe capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest (equity).
Examples"he owns a controlling share of the company's stock"
Partsshare
Narrowercommon stock, common shares, ordinary shares; no-par-value stock, no-par stock; preferred stock, preferred shares, preference shares; float; common stock equivalent; control stock; growth stock; hot stock, hot issue; authorized shares, authorized stock, capital stock; quarter stock; treasury stock, treasury shares, reacquired stock; voting stock; watered stock
Broadercapital, working capital
stock > noun 2, food
MeaningLiquid in which meat and vegetables are simmered. Used as a basis for e.g. soups or sauces.
Examples"she made gravy with a base of beef stock"
Synonymsbroth
Narrowerliquor, pot liquor, pot likker; beef broth, beef stock; chicken broth, chicken stock; stock cube
Broadersoup
stock > noun 3, artifact
MeaningThe merchandise that a shop has on hand.
Synonymsinventory
Broadermerchandise, wares, product
Verbsstock; stock
stock > noun 4, possession
MeaningA supply of something available for future use.
Synonymsstore, fund
Narrowerinfrastructure, base; hoard, cache, stash; provision; issue, military issue, government issue; seed stock
Broaderaccumulation
Verbsstock; stock; stock; stock
stock > noun 5, animal
MeaningNot used technically. Any animals kept for use or profit.
Synonymslivestock, farm animal
Category ofcarry
Broaderplacental, placental mammal, eutherian, eutherian mammal
stock > noun 6, group
MeaningThe descendants of one individual.
Synonymslineage, line, line of descent, descent, bloodline, blood line, blood, pedigree, ancestry, origin, parentage, stemma
Narrowerfamily, family line, folk, kinfolk, kinsfolk, sept, phratry; breed; side
Broadergenealogy, family tree
stock > noun 7, artifact
MeaningThe 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.
Examples"the rifle had been fitted with a special stock"
Synonymsgunstock
Part ofartillery, heavy weapon, gun, ordnance; gun; machine gun; pistol, handgun, side arm, shooting iron
Narrowerpistol grip
Broaderhandle, grip, handgrip, hold; support
Verbsstock
stock > noun 8, state
MeaningThe reputation and popularity a person has.
Examples"his stock was so high he could have been elected mayor"
Broaderrepute, reputation
stock > noun 9, group
MeaningA special variety of domesticated animals within a species.
Synonymsbreed, strain
Member ofspecies
Narrowerbloodstock; pedigree
Broaderanimal group; variety
Verbsstock
stock > noun 10, artifact
MeaningLumber used in the construction of something.
Examples"they will cut round stock to 1-inch diameter"
Broaderlumber, timber
stock > noun 11, possession
MeaningA certificate documenting the shareholder's ownership in the corporation.
Examples"the value of his stocks doubled during the past year"
Synonymsstock certificate
Narrowershare
Broadersecurity, certificate
stock > noun 12, plant
MeaningAny of various ornamental flowering plants of the genus Malcolmia.
SynonymsMalcolm stock
Member ofMalcolmia, genus Malcolmia
Broaderflower
stock > noun 13, plant
MeaningA plant or stem onto which a graft is made. Especially a plant grown specifically to provide the root part of grafted plants.
Narrowerrootstock
Broaderplant part, plant structure
Verbsstock
stock > noun 14, plant
MeaningAny of several Old World plants cultivated for their brightly colored flowers.
Synonymsgillyflower
Member ofMatthiola, genus Matthiola
Narrowerbrompton stock, Matthiola incana
Broaderflower
stock > noun 15, artifact
MeaningThe handle end of some implements or tools.
Examples"he grabbed the cue by the stock"
Part ofcue, cue stick, pool cue, pool stick; fishing rod, fishing pole; whip
Narrowerbrace, bitstock; butt, butt end
Broaderhandle, grip, handgrip, hold
stock > noun 16, plant
MeaningPersistent thickened stem of a herbaceous perennial plant.
Synonymscaudex
Broaderstalk, stem
stock > noun 17, artifact
MeaningAn ornamental white cravat.
Synonymsneckcloth
Broadercravat
stock > verb 1, possession
MeaningHave on hand.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Synonymscarry, stockpile
Broaderhave, have got, hold
Nounsstock; stock; stockist
stock > verb 2, possession
MeaningEquip with a stock.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Examples"stock a rifle"
Broaderequip, fit, fit out, outfit
Nounsstock
stock > verb 3, possession
MeaningSupply with fish.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Examples"stock a lake"
Categoryanimal husbandry
Broadersupply, provide, render, furnish
Similar tostock
Nounsstock
stock > verb 4, possession
MeaningSupply with livestock.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Examples"stock a farm"
Categoryanimal husbandry
Broadersupply, provide, render, furnish
Similar tostock
Nounsstock
stock > verb 5, possession
MeaningStock up on to keep for future use or sale.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Examples"let's stock coffee as long as prices are low"
Synonymsbuy in
Categorycommerce, commercialism, mercantilism
Narroweroverstock; understock
Broadersupply, provide, render, furnish
Nounsstock; stock; stockist
stock > verb 6, possession
MeaningProvide or furnish with a stock of something.
PatternSomebody ----s something PP
ModelThey stock the lake with fish
Examples"stock the larder with meat"
Narrowerplant; restock
Broadersupply, provide, render, furnish
Nounsstock; stockist; stocking
stock > verb 7, body
MeaningPut forth and grow sprouts or shoots.
PatternSomething ----s
Synonymssprout
Broadergrow, develop, produce, get, acquire
Nounsstock

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