Food and drink

Synonyms for stock

Two senses of stock live in the word bank, and they take different synonyms. The sentence under each one is what tells them apart.

Tier 1, Foothills · 2 senses · adjective and noun · Reason line included

Sense 1 of 2adjectiveTier 1, Foothills

regularly and widely used or sold

A stock item.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

standard

Same sentence, swapped: A standard item.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for stock as it is used in the sentence above.

tired
mass
capital

Sense 2 of 2nounTier 3, RidgelineFood and drink

liquid in which meat and vegetables are simmered

She made gravy with a base of beef stock.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

broth

Same sentence, swapped: She made gravy with a base of beef broth.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for stock as it is used in the sentence above.

fund
origin
wonton

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Closest first: other food and drink words at Foothills, then the same tier across the rest of the library.

meetverb, adjectivefitfill, satisfy or meet a want or need or condition or restrictionFoothills2 sensesHas a reason line serveverbattendwork for, or be a servant toFoothills2 sensesHas a reason line tablenounboardfood or meals in generalFoothillsHas a reason line banquetnounspreada meal that is well prepared and greatly enjoyedTreelineHas a reason line beveragenoundrinkany liquid suitable for drinkingRidgelineHas a reason line bitnounpiecean instance of some kindFoothills2 sensesHas a reason line playverb, nountoyengage in an activity as if it were a game rather than take it seriouslyFoothills2 sensesHas a reason line pleasurenounjoysomething or someone that provides a source of happinessFoothillsHas a reason line

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