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We bought pencils at the store.
What does Store mean?
a shop, or to keep for later.
Dictionary definition
A place where things are sold, or to keep something for later use.
Example sentences
Store in a sentence
medium
You can store extra paper in the classroom cabinet.
hard
A computer can store information so people can find it again later.
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Practice 1
What does store mean?
Store means a shop, or to keep for later.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to store?
Shop is close in meaning to store in this context.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses store correctly?
Store can mean to keep something in a place for later use.
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WordStore.
Partnoun, verb.
MeaningStore means a shop, or to keep for later.
ExampleExample: We bought pencils at the store.
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Synonyms
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Word family
Store word family
Base word
store
noun
stores
More than one shop, or keeps for later now.
verb
stored
Kept for later in the past.
verb
storing
Keeping something for later now.
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Hint for students
a shop, or to keep for later.
Common mix-up
Store does not always mean shop. In some sentences, it means keep for later.
Try it in class or at home
Write two short sentences that use store in different ways. Underline the clue words that show which meaning is being used. Example: You can store extra paper in the classroom cabinet. Clue words: you, extra, paper. Ask: Which meaning of store does my sentence show?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to compare meanings of store in this model sentence: "You can store extra paper in the classroom cabinet." Which meaning fits, and what context clues prove it?
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