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The bedroom in my apartment is far too small to hold a nightstand. There is, however, this bookshelf. Yes, I stow whatever I'm reading on the lower shelf, but more importantly, it's where I keep a collection of ghost books.
Matthew Tobin Anderson

Meaning of "stow" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD STOW

Old English stōwian to keep, hold back, from stōw a place; related to Old High German stouwen to accuse, Gothic stōjan to judge, Old Slavonic staviti to place.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF STOW

stow  [stəʊ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF STOW

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Stow is a verb.
The verb is the part of the sentence that is conjugated and expresses action and state of being.

See the conjugation of the verb stow in English.

WHAT DOES STOW MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of stow in the English dictionary

The first definition of stow in the dictionary is to pack or store. Other definition of stow is to fill by packing. Stow is also to pack or put away.


CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO STOW

PRESENT

Present
I stow
you stow
he/she/it stows
we stow
you stow
they stow
Present continuous
I am stowing
you are stowing
he/she/it is stowing
we are stowing
you are stowing
they are stowing
Present perfect
I have stowed
you have stowed
he/she/it has stowed
we have stowed
you have stowed
they have stowed
Present perfect continuous
I have been stowing
you have been stowing
he/she/it has been stowing
we have been stowing
you have been stowing
they have been stowing
Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.

PAST

Past
I stowed
you stowed
he/she/it stowed
we stowed
you stowed
they stowed
Past continuous
I was stowing
you were stowing
he/she/it was stowing
we were stowing
you were stowing
they were stowing
Past perfect
I had stowed
you had stowed
he/she/it had stowed
we had stowed
you had stowed
they had stowed
Past perfect continuous
I had been stowing
you had been stowing
he/she/it had been stowing
we had been stowing
you had been stowing
they had been stowing
Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,

FUTURE

Future
I will stow
you will stow
he/she/it will stow
we will stow
you will stow
they will stow
Future continuous
I will be stowing
you will be stowing
he/she/it will be stowing
we will be stowing
you will be stowing
they will be stowing
Future perfect
I will have stowed
you will have stowed
he/she/it will have stowed
we will have stowed
you will have stowed
they will have stowed
Future perfect continuous
I will have been stowing
you will have been stowing
he/she/it will have been stowing
we will have been stowing
you will have been stowing
they will have been stowing
The future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.

CONDITIONAL

Conditional
I would stow
you would stow
he/she/it would stow
we would stow
you would stow
they would stow
Conditional continuous
I would be stowing
you would be stowing
he/she/it would be stowing
we would be stowing
you would be stowing
they would be stowing
Conditional perfect
I would have stow
you would have stow
he/she/it would have stow
we would have stow
you would have stow
they would have stow
Conditional perfect continuous
I would have been stowing
you would have been stowing
he/she/it would have been stowing
we would have been stowing
you would have been stowing
they would have been stowing
Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.

IMPERATIVE

Imperative
you stow
we let´s stow
you stow
The imperative is used to form commands or requests.
NONFINITE VERB FORMS
Infinitive
to stow
Past participle
stowed
Present Participle
stowing
Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The past participle shows the action after completion.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH STOW


alto
ˈæltəʊ
auto
ˈɔːtəʊ
bonito
bəˈniːtəʊ
conjunto
kɒnˈdʒʊntəʊ
dato
ˈdɑːtəʊ
Esperanto
ˌɛspəˈræntəʊ
gusto
ˈɡʌstəʊ
junto
ˈdʒʊntəʊ
molto
ˈmɒltəʊ
photo
ˈfəʊtəʊ
pronto
ˈprɒntəʊ
punto
ˈpʊntəʊ
Quito
ˈkiːtəʊ
resto
ˈrɛstəʊ
Sacramento
ˌsækrəˈmɛntəʊ
santo
ˈsɑːntəʊ
subito
ˈsuːbɪˌtəʊ
tanto
ˈtæntəʊ
toe
təʊ
Toronto
təˈrɒntəʊ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE STOW

stoutly
stoutness
stoutness of heart
stovaine
stove
stove enamel
stovepipe
stovepipe hat
stovepipes
stover
stovetop
stovies
stowable
stowage
stowaway
stowdown
Stowe
stower
stowlins
stowp

WORDS THAT END LIKE STOW

bestow
Bristow
button tow
Chepstow
Flotow
in tow
kowtow
misbestow
Paotow
Shantow
ski tow
Swatow
tow
undertow
unstow

Synonyms and antonyms of stow in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «STOW»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «stow» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of stow
bundle · cram · deposit · jam · load · pack · put away · secrete · stash · store · stuff · tuck

Translation of «stow» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF STOW

Find out the translation of stow to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of stow from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «stow» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

收藏
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

meter
570 millions of speakers

English

stow
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

स्टो
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

ستو
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

урочище
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

guardar
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

পোরা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

ranger
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Stow
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

verstauen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

しまい込む
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

> 집어넣다
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Stow
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

để đầy
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பாதுகாப்பாக வை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ओढा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

istif etmek
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

riporre
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Stow
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

урочище
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Stow
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

στοιβάζουν
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Stow
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

stuva
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Stow
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of stow

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «STOW»

The term «stow» is quite widely used and occupies the 25.147 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «STOW» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «stow» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «stow» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about stow

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2 QUOTES WITH «STOW»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word stow.
1
Matthew Tobin Anderson
The bedroom in my apartment is far too small to hold a nightstand. There is, however, this bookshelf. Yes, I stow whatever I'm reading on the lower shelf, but more importantly, it's where I keep a collection of ghost books.
2
Luke Scott
I've carried a gun for 10 years. I've carried them in the locker room, and nobody really knows about it. I know how to handle myself, and I stow it away where nobody really knows about it.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «STOW»

Discover the use of stow in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to stow and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Cut the Clutter and Stow the Stuff: The Q.U.I.C.K. Way to ...
Describes how to bring all kinds of clutter under control, offering advice on how to stow, organize, clean, and categorize to avoid a messy household space.
Lori Baird, 2002
2
Alienated Minority: The Jews of Medieval Latin Europe
The story begins in the fifth century, when autonomous Jewish rule in Palestine came to a close, and when the papacy, led by Gregory the Great, established enduring principles regarding Christian policy toward Jews.
Kenneth Stow, 2009
3
To the Islands
Set in the desolate outback landscape of Australia's north-west, the novel tracks the last days of a worn-out Anglican missionary.
Randolph Stow, 2002
4
Stow
Welcome to Stow, a picturesque New England village preparing to face the new millennium while keeping its roots firmly planted in 300 years of history.
Lewis Halprin, Barbara Sipler, 1999
5
Stow and Munroe Falls
The collection of images in this book showcases the connection between the two communities as they grew from rural villages to cities entering the 21st century.
Beth E. Daugherty, Beth E. Daugherty on behalf of Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library, 2010
6
Sedimentary Rocks in the Field: A Color Guide
"Ideas and concepts in sedimentology are changing rapidly, but field work and data collection remain the basis of the science. This book is intended as a guide to the recognition and description of sedimentary rocks in the field.
Dorrik A. V. Stow, 2005
7
Sew & Stow: 31 Fun Sewing Projects to Carry, Hold, and ...
These 31 exciting projects are suitable for every skill level, from beginner to master stitcher. Sew bags, packs, totes, and handy items for your home and garden--make them your own with fun, contemporary fabrics.
‎2008
8
The House That Jack Built
The familiar cumulative nursery rhyme is illustrated with scenes placing the characters in a Caribbean setting.
‎2009
9
West Stow Parish Registers, 1558 to 1850 Wordwell Parish ...
Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.
Sydenham Henry Augustus Hervey, 2012
10
Report of the Case of Joshua Stow Vs. Sherman Converse, for ...
Mr. Stow contributed to the Baptists. lam of that order though I never certificated. Mr. Stow invited one Baptist Clergyman home with him. Aahur M. Coe. I have known Mr. Stow contribute. I do not recoliect being at meeting in my life when Mr.
Joshua Stow, 1822

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «STOW»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term stow is used in the context of the following news items.
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Attacker in Bryan Stow beating case writes apology letter
Louie Sanchez is finally saying he's sorry four years after the attack that left Stow severely brain damaged. In a handwritten letter to a federal judge he writes ... «abc7news.com, May 15»
2
Comeback kid: Giants fan Bryan Stow continues his 'miraculous …
CAPITOLA -- Bryan Stow stands on a deck in his backyard. Using his left hand to balance his 250-pound frame on a walker, he wraps his right hand around a ... «San Jose Mercury News, Apr 15»
3
Giants fan Bryan Stow yells 'Play Ball' before Game 4
SAN FRANCISCO – The San Francisco Giants have embraced Bryan Stow ever since he sustained the brutal beating that left him with brain damage, and ... «USA TODAY, Oct 14»
4
San Francisco Giants fan Bryan Stow speaks to ESPN for first time …
San Francisco Giants fan Bryan Stow was beaten outside Dodgers Stadium back in 2011. Stow gave an emotional interview to EPSN and for the first time, we ... «abc7news.com, Oct 14»
5
Dodgers found liable for Bryan Stow beating
The Los Angeles Dodgers organization has been found negligent in the beating of San Francisco Giants fan Bryan Stow that left him permanently disabled. «KABC-TV, Jul 14»
6
Jury deadlocked in Bryan Stow suit against Dodgers told to continue
A Los Angeles jury said Wednesday it was deadlocked over whether the Los Angeles Dodgers organization was responsible for the devastating injuries suffered ... «Los Angeles Times, Jul 14»
7
Stow trial: Future medical costs disputed in court
... costs disputed in court. Defense experts for the Dodgers said Bryan Stow's future medical costs could be substantially less than what Stow's lawyers propose. «KABC-TV, Jun 14»
8
Dodgers security expert testifies in Stow suit
The Los Angeles Dodgers defense began its case in the Bryan Stow civil trial lawsuit against the organization and former owner Frank McCourt. Bryan Stow, a ... «KABC-TV, Jun 14»
9
Bryan Stow Lawsuit: It's All Open to the Public And Free
Just yesterday at the County Courthouse we had the Sterling case, the Casey Kasem case, and the Bryan Stow versus the Dodgers case, which is what I went ... «MyFox Los Angeles, Jun 14»
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Bryan Stow civil trial: Dodgers needed more security, his lawyer says
Bryan Stow would not be confined to a wheelchair, would not need 24-hour care, would not bear scars on his head had the Dodgers put more money into ... «Los Angeles Times, May 14»

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