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storing

v.
A2 Elementary US //ˈstɔɹɪŋ// UK //stˈɔːɹɪŋ// stor·ing

v. keeping things in a safe place until you need to use them later.

v. placing or keeping items in a specific location for future use. The present participle form of 'store'.


SIMPLE

I am storing my winter clothes in the attic.

CONTEXTUAL

The company is currently storing all its digital records on a secure cloud server to prevent data loss.

COMPLEX

By storing surplus energy in large-scale batteries during the day, the facility can maintain a steady power supply to the local grid throughout the night.

Synonyms
Usage

The verb is transitive and requires a direct object representing the items being kept.

Pitfall

I am storeing the boxesI am storing the boxesWhen adding -ing to verbs ending in a silent 'e', the 'e' must be dropped.

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