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store

|store|

A1

🇺🇸

/stɔr/

🇬🇧

/stɔː/

place for goods

Etymology
Etymology Information

'store' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'estore,' where 'estorer' meant 'to build or restore.'

Historical Evolution

'estore' transformed into the Middle English word 'store,' and eventually became the modern English word 'store.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to build or restore,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'a place for selling goods' and 'to keep for future use.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a place where goods are sold to the public.

I went to the store to buy some groceries.

Synonyms

Verb 1

to keep or accumulate something for future use.

You should store the food in a cool, dry place.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35