Stock ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Stock ( noun )

1. The goods or merchandise kept on hand by a business or store.
2. The supplies or materials kept on hand for future use or sale.
3. The total capital raised by a corporation through the issue and sale of shares of ownership.
4. A particular type or breed of domestic animal.
5. A plant stem or trunk that provides support for leaves, flowers, and fruit.

Origin:

Middle english stok, from old english stocc.

Examples:

1. The store was running low on stock, so the manager decided to order more supplies.
2. The company's stock price rose sharply after the release of their latest earnings report.
3. The farmer raised a variety of different stocks, including cows, pigs, chickens, and sheep.
4. The stock of the rose bush was covered in delicate pink blossoms, filling the air with a sweet fragrance.
5. The chef used a rich beef stock as the base for the soup, adding vegetables, herbs, and spices to create a delicious and satisfying meal.

(As a verb)

Stock ( verb )

1. The goods or merchandise kept on hand by a business or store.
2. The supplies or materials kept on hand for future use or sale.
3. The total capital raised by a corporation through the issue and sale of shares of ownership.
4. A particular type or breed of domestic animal.
5. A plant stem or trunk that provides support for leaves, flowers, and fruit.

Origin:

Middle english stok, from old english stocc.

Examples:

1. The store was running low on stock, so the manager decided to order more supplies.
2. The company's stock price rose sharply after the release of their latest earnings report.
3. The farmer raised a variety of different stocks, including cows, pigs, chickens, and sheep.
4. The stock of the rose bush was covered in delicate pink blossoms, filling the air with a sweet fragrance.
5. The chef used a rich beef stock as the base for the soup, adding vegetables, herbs, and spices to create a delicious and satisfying meal.