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overstocked

/ˌoʊvərˈstɑkt/ /ˌoʊvərˈstɔkt/

Meanings
verb
To stock to an excessive degree.

Examples :

"The store overstocked the shelves with Halloween candy after last year's shortage, hoping to avoid running out again. "
business economy commerce

Related Words

Illustration shortage

shortage noun

/ˈʃɔːrtɪdʒ/ /ˈʃɔːrtɪdʒ/

A lack or deficiency; an insufficient amount.

"There was a shortage of pencils in the classroom, so students had to share. "

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hoping verb

/ˈhəʊpɪŋ/ /ˈhoʊpɪŋ/

To want something to happen, with a sense of expectation that it might.

"I am still hoping that all will turn out well."

Illustration stock

stock noun

/stɒk/ /stɑk/

A store or supply.

"The school's stock of pencils was low, so the teacher asked the students to save them. "

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after adjective

/ˈæf.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈæf.tɚ/

Later; second (of two); next, following, subsequent

"The after-school program is a great way for kids to continue learning. "

Illustration shelves

shelves noun

/ˈʃɛlvz/

A flat, rigid structure, fixed at right angles to a wall or forming a part of a cabinet, desk etc., and used to support, store or display objects.

"The kitchen shelves are filled with jars of spices and jars of pasta sauce. "

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excessive adjective

/ɪkˈsɛsɪv/

Exceeding the usual bounds of something; extravagant; immoderate.

"Putting a wide vibrato on a single 16th triplet note at 160 beats per minute seems rather excessive."

Illustration store

store noun

/stɔː/ /stɔɹ/

A place where items may be accumulated or routinely kept.

"This building used to be a store for old tires."

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degree noun

/dɪˈɡɹiː/

A stage of proficiency or qualification in a course of study, now especially an award bestowed by a university or, in some countries, a college, as a certification of academic achievement. (In the United States, can include secondary schools.)

"My sister earned a degree in psychology from the university. "

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running verb

/ˈɹʌnɪŋ/

To move swiftly.

"The children were running to catch the school bus. "

Illustration again

again adverb

/əˈɡeɪn/

Another time; once more.

"I tried the math problem again, and this time I got it right. "

Illustration candy

candy noun

/ˈkændi/

Edible, sweet-tasting confectionery containing sugar, or sometimes artificial sweeteners, and often flavored with fruit, chocolate, nuts, herbs and spices, or artificial flavors.

"My little sister loves to eat candy after dinner. "

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avoid verb

/əˈvɔɪd/

To try not to meet or communicate with (a person); to shun

"To avoid conflict with her brother, Sarah tried not to talk to him. "