Stock

Definition

The term "stock" refers to a supply or inventory of goods, the capital raised by a company through shares, or the trunk or stem of a plant. It can also describe something commonly used or standard in a particular context.

Parts of Speech

• Noun
• Verb
• Adjective

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /stɑk/
• Respelling: STAHK

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /stɒk/
• Respelling: STOK

Etymology

The word "stock" originates from Old English "stocc," meaning "tree trunk" or "log," and is related to Proto-Germanic "*stukkaz," meaning "tree trunk" or "post." Over time, its meaning expanded to include inventory, supply, and financial capital.

Derivatives

• Stockpile (noun/verb)
• Stockholder (noun)
• Stockroom (noun)
• Restock (verb)
• Stocking (noun)

Synonyms

• Inventory
• Supply
• Equity

Antonyms

• Depletion
• Debt
• Shortage

Usage

The term "stock" is widely used in different contexts, including finance ("She invested in tech stock"), retail ("The store has a large stock of goods"), and horticulture ("The stock of the plant was sturdy").

Related Terms

• Inventory: A detailed list of items in stock.
• Shares: Units of ownership in a company.
• Reserve: A supply kept for future use.

Detailed Definitions

Noun

• A supply or inventory of goods:
  • Example: "The warehouse has a sufficient stock of materials."
• The capital raised by a company through shares:
  • Example: "She bought shares in the company’s stock."
• The trunk or main stem of a plant:
  • Example: "The gardener grafted the new branch onto the stock."
• A standard or common type:
  • Example: "He used a stock phrase during the presentation."

Verb

• To supply or fill with goods:
  • Example: "The store needs to stock its shelves for the holiday season."
• To have a supply of something:
  • Example: "They stock various international products."

Adjective

• Commonly used or standard:
  • Example: "The car comes with a stock audio system."