Stash is a word for putting something away secretlyin a way meant to avoid being seen or known or keeping a hidden supplyan amount of something stored for future use for later. It can also mean the hidden supply itself, especially money or valuablesthings worth a lot of money or importance.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /stæʃ/
Easy pronunciation: STASH (approximate spelling).
Stress: One syllable, so it is fully stressed.
Verb sense: to save up or hide something for future use.
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Stash Meaning
to hide or put something aside for later
Part of speech: verb
Definition: save up something for future use, often secretly
Example: She stashed a little money each month for emergencies.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- cache — Works well when the idea is storing something away for later, often secretly.
- hoard — A strong synonym when someone keeps or saves things, usually more than they need.
- lay away — A good match for saving something for later use.
- squirrel away — Common informal synonym for putting something aside secretly or gradually.
- hive up — A less common synonym that can work in the sense of storing or saving up.
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Other Meanings of Stash
Meaning 2
a hidden supply of money or valuables
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a secret store of valuables or money
Example: He kept a small stash of cash in his desk drawer.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- cache — Works for a hidden store of things.
- hoard — Can mean a hidden or collected store of valuables.
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Stash Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- cache
- hoard
- lay away
- squirrel away
noun: a secret store of valuables or money
- cache
- hoard
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Common Mistakes
- People sometimes use stash as if it only means drugs or contraband, but it can refer to any hidden supply.
- Do not confuse the noun stash with the verb stash; they are related but not the same part of speech.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does stash mean in simple English?
As a verb, stash means to hide or put something away for later. As a noun, it means a hidden supply, often of money or valuables.
What are the best synonyms for stash?
For the verb, the best synonyms are cache, hoard, lay away, and squirrel away. For the noun, cache and hoard work well when the meaning is a hidden store.
Is stash formal or informal?
Stash is common and fairly informal, especially in everyday speech.
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