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stores

"Stores" is a very common English word with a few different but related meanings. It works as both a noun and a verb, so understanding both uses will help you a lot in everyday English.

1nounshops

A store is a place where you go to buy things. Think of any shop — a supermarket, a clothing shop, a bookshop — these are all stores. 'Stores' is simply the plural form.

everyday language · Modern, widely used

There are many stores in the city centre where you can buy clothes.

The grocery stores near my house are open until midnight.

She visited several stores before finding the shoes she wanted.

2nounsupply or stock of something

A 'store' can also mean a large supply of something that has been saved up for later use. When you say 'stores', you mean multiple supplies or a collection of things kept in reserve. Imagine a ship carrying stores of food and water for a long voyage.

everyday language, military, logistics · Modern, also common in older texts

The army had large stores of food and medicine ready for the mission.

Squirrels build up stores of nuts before winter arrives.

The country kept emergency stores of fuel in case of a crisis.

3verbto keep or save something for later

When you 'store' something, you put it somewhere safe to use later. 'Stores' is the third-person singular form — so you use it when talking about he, she, or it. Think of it like putting something on a shelf until you need it.

everyday language, technology · Modern, widely used

She stores her winter clothes in boxes under the bed.

This app stores all your photos automatically.

The body stores energy as fat when you eat more than you need.

4verbto hold information (computing)

In technology, 'stores' means to save data in a device or system. When a computer or phone 'stores' information, it keeps it in its memory so it can be used again later.

technology, computing · Modern, widely used

The database stores millions of customer records.

Your browser stores your passwords so you don't have to type them every time.

This hard drive stores up to two terabytes of data.

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