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Store
01
a shop of any size or kind that sells goods
Dialect
American
American
Examples
He always forgets something at the grocery store.
She works at a music store and loves her job.
02
a depository for goods
03
a supply of something available for future use
04
an electronic memory device
05
a large shop that sells many different things
Dialect
British
Britishto store
01
to keep something in a particular place for later use, typically in a systematic or organized manner
Transitive: to store sth
Examples
She stored her winter clothes in a box in the attic during the summer months.
The company stores its inventory in a warehouse until it's ready to be shipped.
02
to save something for future use
Transitive: to store a resource
Examples
Batteries store electricity for use when the power goes out.
The body stores fat to provide energy during times of scarcity.
03
to save or keep data on an electronic device so it can be accessed later
Transitive: to store data
Examples
You can store your photos on the cloud.
The computer stores all your documents in folders.
04
to keep information in the mind so it can be remembered or used later
Examples
The brain stores memories of childhood events.
She stored the directions in her head.
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