stock Antonyms
Opposite of stock
• noun (Context 1)
A supply or quantity of goods, materials, or merchandise kept on hand by a business or individual for sale, distribution, or future use.
"The bookstore had to order more copies of the novel after their initial shortage sold out in two days."
• noun (Context 2)
The capital raised by a corporation through the issue and subscription of shares, or a proportional share of ownership in a company.
"She invested a portion of her savings in technology stocks with strong long-term growth potential."
• verb (Context 3)
To keep a regular supply of a particular product or item available for sale or use.
"Our local grocery store now stocks a wide variety of organic produce and imported cheeses."
• adjective (Context 4)
Regularly kept in supply for sale or immediate use by a business or organization.
"The hardware store carries all the standard custom sizes of lumber and plywood."
• verb (Context 5)
To fill or equip a place, such as a pantry, shelf, or body of water, with provisions, goods, or fish.
"Before the winter storm arrived, they stocked the cabin with firewood and canned goods."
• adjective (Context 6)
Conventional, stereotypic, and used so frequently in literature, speech, or drama that it has become trite or predictable.
"The spokesperson gave a original answer that avoided addressing the journalists' specific questions."
Similar words to stock
Words similar to stock shift depending on context. Common synonyms include: