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stacks

noun·Everydayinformal

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UK/stæks/
US/stæks/

“stacks” is a form of “stack”. See that entry for the full set of meanings.

Meanings

  1. nounpluralinformal

    A large amount of something, especially money.

    Grammar: Used informally in phrases like 'stacks of' or 'stacks of money'. Often followed by 'of'.

    Patterns

    • stacks of something
    • stacks of money

    He earns stacks of money working in finance.

    There are stacks of reasons to visit the city.

    She has stacks of energy and never seems tired.

  2. nounplural

    Plural of stack: neat piles of things placed one on top of another.

    Grammar: Countable when referring to separate piles: three stacks of books.

    Patterns

    • stacks of books
    • stacks of paper

    The library had stacks of old newspapers in the basement.

    He arranged the stacks of files on the shelf.

    There were stacks of dishes waiting to be washed.

Word forms

singularstack

Common combinations

stacks of money
He made stacks of money from his online business.
stacks of books
She had stacks of books all over her room.
stacks of work
I have stacks of work to finish before Friday.

Synonyms and how they differ

piles
Similar in meaning to 'stacks' when referring to large amounts, but 'piles' is more common in British English.
loads
Informal, meaning a large amount; 'loads' is more general and can be used for countable and uncountable things.

Word family

stack noun
A neat pile of things.
stack verb
To arrange things in a pile.

Commonly confused: stacks or stacks?

stacks vs stacks

Do not confuse with 'stakes', which are pointed sticks or things you risk in a bet.

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