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hoarded

[hawrd-id]

hoarded Definition

  • 1to accumulate and store away large amounts of something, typically money, food, or other valuable items
  • 2to keep a supply of something in a hidden or carefully guarded place

Using hoarded: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "hoarded" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She hoarded all her old clothes in the attic.

  • Example

    He hoarded his savings in a secret bank account.

  • Example

    The company hoarded supplies in preparation for the busy season.

hoarded Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for hoarded

Phrases with hoarded

  • to store or hide something in a secret place

    Example

    He hoarded away his collection of rare books in a hidden room.

  • hoard up

    to accumulate and store away large amounts of something, typically money or food

    Example

    She hoarded up enough food to last through the winter.

  • a person who accumulates and stores away large amounts of things, often to the point of excess

    Example

    The hoarder's house was filled with stacks of newspapers and boxes of old clothes.

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Summary: hoarded in Brief

'Hoarded' [hawrd-id] means to accumulate and store away large amounts of something, often in a hidden or guarded place. It can refer to money, food, or other valuable items, as well as supplies or resources. Examples include 'She hoarded all her old clothes in the attic' and 'The company hoarded supplies in preparation for the busy season.' Synonyms include 'stockpile' and 'amass,' while informal equivalents are 'stash' and 'stockpile.'