stocks
word · lemma: stock
Definition
'Stocks' usually means shares of ownership in a company that are bought and sold on the stock market. It can also mean supplies or goods kept in a store or warehouse.
Usage & Nuances
Most commonly used for financial investments ('invest in stocks'), but context may mean inventory ('stocks of food'). In finance, always plural. Don't confuse with 'stock' (singular), which has additional meanings (e.g., soup base, livestock). Common collocations: 'buy/sell stocks', 'stock market', 'stocks and bonds'.
Example Sentences
He buys stocks in technology companies.
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The supermarket has low stocks of milk right now.
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Many people invest their money in stocks.
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I check my stocks every morning before work.
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After the holidays, the store's stocks were completely gone.
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Right now, tech stocks are doing really well in the market.
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