A2noun 1K

Store

🇬🇧 UK /["/stɔː(r)/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/stɔːr/"]/

Meaning of Store

a large shop that sells many different types of goods

In simple words: A place where you can buy things.

Store in a sentence

• I need to go to the store to buy some groceries.
• The store opens at 9 AM every day.
• You can store your files on the cloud for easy access.
• Please store your belongings in the locker before the trip.
• We decided to store the old furniture in the garage.

How to use Store

Use 'store' for general places to buy things, like grocery stores or clothing stores. Avoid using it for more specific terms like 'boutique' or 'supermarket'.

Grammar pattern

store + object

Memory hint

Think of a 'store' filled with shelves that 'store' your favorite items.

Related words

Collocations with Store

• big
• large
• major
• chain
• go to
• visit
• close
• carry something
• offer something
• sell something
• chain
• account
• card
• at a/​the store
• in a/​the store
• the back of a/​the store
• the front of a/​the store
• big
• large
• major
• chain
• go to
• visit
• close
• carry something
• offer something
• sell something
• chain
• account
• card
• at a/​the store
• in a/​the store
• the back of a/​the store
• the front of a/​the store
• good
• great
• large
• have
• keep
• build up
• cupboard
• room
• store of
• cold
• dry
• temporary
• hold something
• in a/​the store
• store for

Synonyms for Store

• shop
• retail
• market
• boutique
• emporium

Opposites of Store

• sell
• dispose
• discard

Common mistakes with Store

• Confused with the verb 'store' meaning to keep something.
• Saying 'the stores' when referring to multiple items instead of multiple places.
• Using 'store' in formal contexts where 'retail outlet' might be more appropriate.

Frequently asked questions about Store

What does Store mean?

A place where you can buy things.

What is the definition of Store?

a large shop that sells many different types of goods

How do you use Store in a sentence?

I need to go to the store to buy some groceries.

Can you give another example of Store?

The store opens at 9 AM every day.

What are synonyms for Store?

Common alternatives include shop, retail, market, boutique, emporium.

What is the opposite of Store?

Opposite meanings include sell, dispose, discard.

What words go with Store?

It commonly pairs with big, large, major, chain, go to, visit, close, carry something, offer something, sell something, chain, account, card, at a/​the store, in a/​the store, the back of a/​the store, the front of a/​the store, big, large, major, chain, go to, visit, close, carry something, offer something, sell something, chain, account, card, at a/​the store, in a/​the store, the back of a/​the store, the front of a/​the store, good, great, large, have, keep, build up, cupboard, room, store of, cold, dry, temporary, hold something, in a/​the store, store for.

What are common mistakes when using Store?

Confused with the verb 'store' meaning to keep something. Saying 'the stores' when referring to multiple items instead of multiple places. Using 'store' in formal contexts where 'retail outlet' might be more appropriate.

How do you pronounce Store?

US: /["/stɔːr/"]/, UK: /["/stɔː(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Store?

Use 'store' for general places to buy things, like grocery stores or clothing stores. Avoid using it for more specific terms like 'boutique' or 'supermarket'.

What CEFR level is Store?

"Store" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.