stacks
Pronunciation: [stæks]
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.
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She built a stack of colorful blocks in the living room.
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There are no stacks of papers on my desk; it's completely clean.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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She has a stack of cards ready to play the game.
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There are no stacks of cards on the table; they are all spread out.
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Is there a stack of cards for the next round?