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stacks

Pronunciation: [stæks]

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Learn how to use stacks in a sentence: 12 audio examples across 4 meanings.

Context: “objects”

(noun) stacks are groups of things that are piled on top of each other. Imagine a tower made of books or boxes, that’s a stack.

Example

She built a stack of colorful blocks in the living room.

Example

There are no stacks of papers on my desk; it's completely clean.

Example

Can you show me how to make a stack of pancakes?

Context: “organization”

(verb) to stack means to put things on top of each other in a neat way. When you tidy up your toys by placing them one over the other, you are stacking them.

Example

He stacks the chairs neatly after the meeting is over.

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She does not stack the books; she leaves them lying all around.

Example

How do you stack your toys so they fit in the box?

Context: “computing”

(noun) in computing, stacks refer to a specific way of organizing information or tasks in a particular order, like a list where you can only add or remove items from the top.

Example

The programmer used a stack to keep track of the last actions taken.

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There aren't any stacks of tasks left to complete; everything is done.

Example

What happens when you push something onto the stack?

Context: “games”

(noun) in certain games, stacks can refer to groups of cards or pieces that are placed together. Think about a pile of playing cards faced down.

Example

She has a stack of cards ready to play the game.

Example

There are no stacks of cards on the table; they are all spread out.

Example

Is there a stack of cards for the next round?

How to pronounce stacks

Pronunciation: [stæks]

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