Cool MateStore
UK /["/stɔː(r)/"]/US /["/stɔːr/"]/
Definition
a large shop that sells many different types of goods
In simple words: A place where you can buy things.
Examples
- 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.
Usage notes
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.
Collocations
- 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
- shop
- retail
- market
- boutique
- emporium
Antonyms
- sell
- dispose
- discard
Common mistakes
- 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.