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stock1 Show phoneticsnoun
1 SHOP [U] all the goods that are available in a shop
We're expecting some new stock in this afternoon.
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3 SUPPLY [C] a supply of something that is ready to be used
[usually plural] stocks of food/weapons
4 COMPANY [C,U] the value of a company, or a share in its value
to buy/sell stock
falling/rising stock prices
5 LIQUID [U] a liquid made by boiling meat, bones, or vegetables and used to make soups, sauces, etc
chicken/vegetable stock
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