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Meaning of stuff
The primary meaning of the word "stuff" is a collection of objects, materials, or things, often in a loose or vague sense.
Etymology of stuff
The word "stuff" originated in the 14th century, from the Old French word "estoffe", meaning "material" or "cloth"
Initially, the word referred to the material or substance that something was made of, but over time its meaning expanded to include a collection of objects or things
The verb form of "stuff" emerged in the 15th century, with the meaning of filling a space or container with something
Synonyms
things
items
objects
goods
products
materials
substances
matter
articles
commodities
merchandise
wares
effects
belongings
possessions
assets
properties
chattels
junk
rubbish
trash
garbage
litter
debris
clutter
mess
junkyard
scraps
remnants
leftovers
odds and ends
paraphernalia
equipment
gear
apparatus
machinery
fixtures
furniture
utensils
tools
devices
gadgets
appliances
contraptions
trinkets
knick-knacks
bric-a-brac
Definitions
- Uncountable noun: the substance or material that something is made of
- Uncountable noun: a collection of objects, materials, or things, often in a loose or vague sense
- Verb: to fill a space or container with something
- Verb: to push or force something into a tight or small space
Usage Examples
- The room was filled with all sorts of stuff, including books, clothes, and furniture
- The company produces a wide range of stuff, from electronics to clothing
- Can you stuff the suitcase with as much clothing as possible?
- The artist uses a variety of materials and stuff to create her sculptures
Antonyms
nothing
emptiness
void
absence
empties
bareness
barrenness
desolation
vacancy
hollowness
insignificance
irrelevance
uselessness
worthlessness
futility
pointlessness
nonsense
rubbish
trash
junk
clutter
mess
chaos
disarray
disorder
nothingness
nonexistence