be stocked with — to have a supply of something available; to be filled or supplied with
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to have a supply of something available; to be filled or supplied with
Pronunciation (IPA): /bi stɑːkt wɪð/
Example Sentences
- My friend's garage is stocked with more tools than a hardware store - I think he's preparing for the zombie apocalypse!
- The library is well stocked with both physical books and digital resources.
- Her purse is stocked with enough snacks to survive a month-long expedition.
be stocked with
NOUN[/bi stɑːkt wɪð/]
to have a supply of something available; to be filled or supplied with
The mountain cabin is stocked with firewood, blankets, and canned soup for winter.
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Origin
Stock derives from Germanic roots denoting the trunk or stem of a tree. The metaphorical extension from a solid, foundational trunk to the concept of accumulated goods or supplies reflects how items were traditionally stacked and stored as a stable base or reserve.
Breakdown
stock (to store or supply) + -ed (past participle indicating a completed state) + with (indicating accompaniment or provision of something). The phrase literally means 'supplied or provided with a stock or quantity of goods.'
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📝Examples
“My friend's garage is stocked with more tools than a hardware store - I think he's preparing for the zombie apocalypse!”
“The library is well stocked with both physical books and digital resources.”
“Her purse is stocked with enough snacks to survive a month-long expedition.”
“The emergency kit should be stocked with first aid supplies and water.”
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