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Overstock

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: Excessive or surplus stock of goods available for sale.

Usage: Overstock occurs when there is an excess supply of products in relation to the demand.

Sample Sentence:

During the clearance sale, the store was able to get rid of their overstock of electronic gadgets.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense: To stock excessively or beyond necessary levels.

Usage: The company decided to overstock certain products to meet the high demand during the holiday season.

Sample Sentence:

Knowing that the item would sell quickly, the store manager made the decision to overstock it.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense: Referring to a business or website where excess or surplus items are available for purchase.

Usage: The overstock section on the website offers discounted products that are no longer in high demand.

Sample Sentence:

She found a great deal on a designer handbag in the overstock section of the online store.