stock

³stock

adj

Definition of STOCK

1

a : kept regularly in stock <comes in stock sizes> <a stock model> b : commonly used or brought forward : standard <the stock answer>

2

a : kept for breeding purposes : brood <a stock mare> b : devoted to the breeding and rearing of livestock <a stock farm> c : used or intended for livestock <a stock train> d : used in herding livestock <a stock horse> <a stock dog>

3

: of or relating to a stock company

4

: employed in handling, checking, or taking care of the stock of merchandise on hand <a stock clerk>

Examples of STOCK

1. Here are the stock patterns you can choose from.
2. She gave a stock answer to the reporter's question.
3. a dull narrative with stock characters
4. That item is a stock model.

First Known Use of STOCK

1625

Related to STOCK

Synonyms: conventional, customary, going, popular, prevailing, prevalent, standard, current, usual

Antonyms: nonstandard, unconventional, unpopular, unusual

Related Words: average, common, everyday, normal, ordinary; regular, routine; epidemic, ubiquitous, universal, widespread; accustomed, wonted; fashionable, in, modish, stylish

Near Antonyms: abnormal, exceptional, extraordinary, uncommon

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