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stocked

adj.
B1 Intermediate US //ˈstɑkt// UK //stˈɒkt// stocked

adj. filled with a supply of things that you need. You use this to describe a shop or a kitchen that has plenty of goods or food available.

adj. filled with a supply of goods, equipment, or provisions. Often used with 'well' or 'fully' and frequently appears after a linking verb.


SIMPLE

The kitchen is well stocked with fresh vegetables.

CONTEXTUAL

The local library is always stocked with the latest bestsellers and academic journals.

COMPLEX

A fully stocked emergency kit should include non-perishable food, a first-aid manual, and enough water to last each family member for at least three days.

Synonyms
Usage

Commonly modified by adverbs like 'well', 'fully', or 'poorly'. Often follows the verb 'to be' or 'to keep'.

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