Store Meaning in English
word
/ˈstɔɹ/
stor
/stˈɔː/
staw
Definition
A 'store' is a place where things are sold, like a shop. It can also be a verb meaning to keep or save something for later use.
Usage & Nuances
'Store' as a noun (shop) is common in American English, while 'shop' is more British. As a verb, 'store' means to keep things safely, often in containers or on devices. Don’t confuse with 'storage' (the act/place of storing), or use 'store' for online apps ('app store').
Spanish: tienda - almacén - almacenar (verbo)Portuguese (BR): loja - armazenar (verbo)Portuguese (PT): loja - armazenar (verbo)Chinese (Simplified): 商店 - 存储 (动词)Chinese (Traditional): 商店 - 儲存 (動詞)Hindi: दुकान - संग्रह करना (क्रिया)Arabic: متجر - يخزن (فعل)Bengali: দোকান - সংরক্ষণ করাRussian: магазин - хранитьJapanese: 店 - 保管するVietnamese: cửa hàng - lưu trữKorean: 가게 - 저장하다Turkish: mağaza - depolamakUrdu: دکان - ذخیرہ کرناIndonesian: toko - menyimpan
Example Sentences
I bought some apples at the store.
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Please store your food in the refrigerator.
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There is a new store near my house.
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You can store your photos on the cloud to save space.
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The store closes at 9 p.m. on weekends.
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Do you know if this store accepts credit cards?
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