stuff

//stʌf//
A2Frequency Level 4Casual
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Noun

stuffsPlural
1

matter, material, articles, or activities of a specified or indeterminate kind that are being referred to, indicated, or implied

I need to buy some stuff for the party.

2

things; belongings or possessions

Don't forget to take all your stuff with you.

3

the basic constituents or characteristics of something or someone

He has the stuff of a great leader.

Verb

stuffInfinitive
stuffPresent tense
stuffedPast tense
stuffedPast participle
stuffingPresent participle
stuffsThird-person singular
1

to fill (a receptacle or space) tightly with something

She stuffed the suitcase with clothes.

2

to force or cram (something) tightly into a receptacle or space

She stuffed all her clothes into the suitcase.

3

to fill (food such as poultry or vegetables) with a savory or sweet mixture, especially before cooking

She stuffed the turkey with bread and herbs.

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