store
store
Pronunciation
Syllable 1:
/s/ - unvoiced alveolar fricative
/t/ - unvoiced alveolar stop
/ɔː/ - open-mid back rounded vowel
/r/ - voiced alveolar approximant
Word Form Variations
Noun:
Singular: store
Plural: stores
Verb:
Base form: store
Third-person singular present: stores
Present participle: storing
Past tense: stored
Past participle: stored
Definitions, Synonyms and Antonyms
Noun
Definition 1: A retail establishment where goods or services are offered for sale to the public.
Synonyms: shop, boutique, market, outlet, emporium
Antonyms: (No direct antonyms; concepts like "home" or "private residence" might imply the opposite of a commercial space, but aren't true antonyms for "store.")
Definition 2: A supply or reserve of something kept for future use.
Synonyms: stock, hoard, cache, repository, supply
Antonyms: lack, scarcity, deficit, depletion, dearth
Verb
Definition 1: To keep or accumulate something for future use.
Synonyms: hoard, save, keep, stockpile, accumulate, deposit
Antonyms: discard, waste, spend, consume, dissipate, distribute
Definition 2: To put or keep something in a particular place for preservation or safekeeping.
Synonyms: place, put, house, keep, deposit, stow
Antonyms: retrieve, remove, extract, withdraw, discard
Examples of Use
Books
"He spent hours Browse the shelves of the dusty old book store, inhaling the scent of aged paper and leather." (From a work of fiction, illustrating a common setting)
"The family had to store their winter clothes in the attic during the summer months." (From a practical living guide)
Newspapers
"Local businesses fear a decline in foot traffic as a new super store opens on the outskirts of town." (Headline from a regional newspaper, The Daily Herald)
"Emergency services are urging residents to store at least three days' worth of non-perishable food and water." (The Gazette)
Online Publications
"How to Store Your Avocados So They Stay Ripe Longer" (Article title, Bon Appétit)
"The online clothing store announced record profits for the last quarter, signaling a shift in consumer spending habits." (Business news analysis, Forbes)
Various Entertainment Mediums and Platforms
Film: (Dialogue) "We need to hit the convenience store before it closes. I'm out of milk." (From a contemporary drama film, depicting a common errand)
Television Series: (Voiceover) "The old general store was more than just a place to buy goods; it was the heart of the community." (From a historical documentary series, focusing on small-town life)
Video Game: (In-game text) "Visit the blacksmith's store to upgrade your weapons and armor." (From a popular role-playing game, July 2023)
Music (Song Lyric): "Memories I store away for a rainy day." (From a popular song, illustrating the metaphorical use of "store" to mean to keep in one's mind)
General Public Discourse
"I need to swing by the grocery store on my way home." (Everyday conversation)
"Do you know where I can store these extra boxes?" (Common question among friends or colleagues)
"My phone doesn't have enough store-age for all these photos." (Reference to digital data storage, a common complaint)
10 Quotes Using Store
"The memory of man is an imperfect register. It does not accurately store all of life's experiences." (Barack Obama)
"A man's mind, stretched by a new idea, never goes back to its original dimensions. It cannot store the same information in the same way." (Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr.)
"I store my memories in my heart." (Unknown)
"We do not store food to eat, but to live." (Aristotle)
"A good book is the best of friends, the same today and forever. It is the most patient of teachers, the most agreeable of companions. It will store your words and wisdom for future generations." (Charles W. Eliot)
"The best way to store up for the future is to live as if there were none." (Unknown)
"We can store data in the cloud, but we still need to manage it effectively." (Satya Nadella)
"Man can store up knowledge but only God can give him wisdom." (William Wordsworth)
"The mind has a capacity to store away everything." (Sigmund Freud)
"You can't really store up love, it's something that has to be given away." (Unknown)
Etymology
The word "store" has a fascinating journey through languages! Its roots go back to Latin.
It comes from the Latin word instaurare, which meant "to set up, establish, renew, or restore." This Latin word then evolved into the Old French word estorer, meaning "to provide, furnish, or provision."
The English word "store" (as a verb) first appeared in the mid-13th century (around the 1200s). At that time, its main meaning was "to supply or stock" a place, like a town or a castle, with necessary provisions, including food.
The noun form of "store," meaning "supplies or provisions," came along a bit later, around 1300. So, the earliest meaning was very much about having a reserve or supply of something for future use, and the act of gathering or setting aside those supplies. The idea of a "store" as a place where goods are sold came much later, in the 17th and 18th centuries, evolving from the idea of a place where supplies are kept.
Phrases + Idioms Containing Store
Here's a list of phrases and idioms using "store":
In store: Meaning something is coming or waiting to happen, often in the future.
Set great store by (something): To consider something very important or valuable.
Store up (trouble, memories, etc.): To accumulate something over time, often with a future consequence or purpose.
Store-bought: Referring to something purchased from a store, as opposed to homemade.
Department store: A large retail establishment offering a wide range of consumer goods.
Convenience store: A small retail business that stocks a range of everyday items such as groceries, toiletries, and newspapers.
General store: A retail store that sells a wide variety of goods, especially in a rural area.
Mom and pop store: A small, independent, family-owned and operated business.
To put something in cold storage: To postpone or temporarily halt a project or idea.
To have a mental store of information: To possess a large amount of knowledge or facts.
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Source Information
Definition of store from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.
