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UK//stɔːrz//US//stɔrz//

Meaning of Stores

Places where goods are sold or kept.

In simple words: Places where things are kept or sold.

Stores in a sentence

  • I visited several stores to find the best deal on shoes.
  • The stores down Main Street are having a sale this weekend.
  • They have a lot of stores in the shopping mall.
  • The supplies are kept in various stores around the warehouse.
  • During the winter, he stores blankets and food in the attic.
  • She stores her old toys in the basement for future use.

How to use Stores

Use 'stores' to refer to retail shops or places of storage. It's appropriate in both informal and formal contexts. Avoid using in very casual conversations where simpler terms like 'shop' might suffice.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'stores' like multiple boxes full of treasures waiting to be opened.

Related words

Collocations with Stores

  • grocery stores
  • department stores
  • online stores
  • convenience stores
  • storage stores

Synonyms for Stores

  • shops
  • boutiques
  • retailers
  • warehouses
  • outlets

Opposites of Stores

  • destroys
  • discards

Common mistakes with Stores

  • Confusing 'stores' with 'store', which can also mean to keep something.
  • Using 'stores' when referring to only one place instead of plural.
  • Mixing up 'stores' as a verb with its noun form.

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Frequently asked questions about Stores

What does Stores mean?

Places where things are kept or sold.

What is the definition of Stores?

Places where goods are sold or kept.

How do you use Stores in a sentence?

I visited several stores to find the best deal on shoes.

Can you give another example of Stores?

The stores down Main Street are having a sale this weekend.

What are synonyms for Stores?

Common alternatives include shops, boutiques, retailers, warehouses, outlets.

What is the opposite of Stores?

Opposite meanings include destroys, discards.

What words go with Stores?

It commonly pairs with grocery stores, department stores, online stores, convenience stores, storage stores.

What are common mistakes when using Stores?

Confusing 'stores' with 'store', which can also mean to keep something. Using 'stores' when referring to only one place instead of plural. Mixing up 'stores' as a verb with its noun form.

How do you pronounce Stores?

US: //stɔrz//, UK: //stɔːrz//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Stores?

Use 'stores' to refer to retail shops or places of storage. It's appropriate in both informal and formal contexts. Avoid using in very casual conversations where simpler terms like 'shop' might suffice.