Definition

To supply or provide new items or products to replace what has been sold or used up.

Example

The store will restock the shelves with fresh produce tomorrow.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Hey, did you hear that the store is going to restock their shelves this weekend?

Really? That’s awesome! I need more snacks for the game.

Yeah, I hope they restock all my favorites.

Same here! I’ll definitely be there early to grab them.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Restock → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "stock" (from Old English *stoc*, meaning a supply or store). The word "restock" means to supply or store again.

Memory Tip

Think of supplying something 'again' ('re-') to remember that 'restock' means to refill or provide more of a supply.

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