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stack

Elementary (A2)

IPA: /stæk/

KK: /stæk/

intransitive verb
Definition

To arrange things in a pile or a stack.


Example

The books began to stack up on the table.


Tense Forms

Past: stacked

Past Participle: stacked


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you see how they stack the boxes at the event?
Sloth B
Yeah, it was impressive!
Sloth A
I wonder if they stack them that way every time.
Sloth B
I think so; it makes it look really organized.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
pile
heap
amass
Antonyms
disperse
scatter
separate
noun
Definition

A pile of things stacked on top of each other, often in a neat or organized way.


Example

The children built a stack of blocks in the living room.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you seen that big stack of hay in the field?
Sloth B
Yeah, I noticed it when I drove by yesterday.
Sloth A
It's impressive how they managed to create such a tall stack.
Sloth B
transitive verb
Definition

To arrange items in a pile or stack, often in a neat or organized way.


Example

She decided to stack the books on the shelf by size.


Tense Forms

Past: stacked

Past Participle: stacked


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you see how he stacked the cards in that game?
Sloth B
Yeah, it looked like he was trying to cheat a bit!
Sloth A
I thought it was interesting how he could stack them so quickly.
Sloth B
Root Explanation

Stack → The word 'stack' originates from Old English 'staca', meaning a pile or heap. It refers to a collection of items arranged in a pile or a specific order.

Memory Tip

Imagine a pile of items neatly arranged on top of each other — that's what a stack is, a collection of things piled up.

Visually Confused Words
strack
tack
sack
unstack
subtack
setback
restack
track
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Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
pile
heap
tower
Antonyms
disarray
scatter
dismantle
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Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
pile
arrange
load
Antonyms
scatter
disperse
unload