overstock
|o/ver/stock|
B2
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/ˌoʊvərˈstɑːk/
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/ˌəʊvəˈstɒk/
excess inventory
Etymology
Etymology Information
'overstock' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'overstokken,' where 'over-' meant 'above' and 'stokken' meant 'to stock.'
Historical Evolution
'overstokken' transformed into the modern English word 'overstock' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to stock above the required amount,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an excess of stock or inventory.
The overstock of unsold goods was stored in the warehouse.
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Verb 1
to stock more of a product than is needed or can be sold.
The store overstocked on winter coats, leading to a clearance sale.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45