cached
/kæʃt/
VERB
1. Placed in hidden storage
Put something in a concealed or designated place for safekeeping or later retrieval.
1.1. Hiding and concealing objects
Used when something is deliberately hidden, buried, or placed in a secret location so that it can be retrieved later or kept away from discovery.
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Examples
- The clever squirrel cached acorns in various hiding spots throughout the forest.
- The treasure hunter suspected that pirates might have cached their loot on the deserted island.
- The soldiers had cached their equipment in a concealed location before advancing.
Related Words
- hiding place
- concealment
- secret compartment
- burial
- safekeeping
- retrieval
- secrecy
1.2. Storing supplies and provisions
Used when food, equipment, or other essential supplies are stored in a designated location for future use, particularly in preparation for emergencies or extended activities.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- consumed
- depleted
- exhausted
- used up
- discarded
- expended
Examples
- Before the storm, campers cached their belongings to keep them dry and secure.
- The hikers cached extra food and water along the mountain trail.
- The community had cached essential supplies in preparation for the approaching winter.
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1.3. Saving and accumulating resources
Used when money, valuables, or other resources are accumulated and set aside for future needs rather than immediately spent or distributed.
Synonyms
- accumulated
- amassed
- collected
- gathered
- garnered
- hoarded
- husbanded
- preserved
- saved
- salted away
- laid by
- retained
- treasured
- withheld
Antonyms
- spent
- squandered
- wasted
- consumed
- depleted
- expended
- misspent
- impoverished
Examples
- She had cached a substantial amount of money for emergencies.
- The businessman cached valuable documents and financial assets in a secure location.
- The organization had cached sufficient resources to support its future projects.
Related Words
- savings
- financial reserves
- wealth
- assets
- capital
- nest egg
- investment
- accumulation
- financial security
VERB
2. Temporarily stored in computer memory
Stored temporarily in a cache so that data or information can be retrieved more quickly when needed.
2.1. Computer systems and data processing
Used in computing when frequently accessed data, instructions, or information are temporarily stored in high-speed memory to reduce retrieval time and improve system performance.
Synonyms
- stored
- held
- retained
- preserved
- buffered
Examples
- The computer browser cached frequently visited websites for faster loading times.
- The processor retrieved the cached instructions from high-speed memory.
- The application had cached frequently requested database records to improve performance.
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2.2. Web browsing and website performance
Used when browsers, servers, or content delivery systems temporarily save website resources such as images, scripts, and pages to accelerate subsequent requests.
Synonyms
- stored
- saved
- retained
- preserved
Examples
- The browser had cached the website's images and scripts for faster loading.
- The server cached frequently requested pages to reduce response times.
- The outdated page remained visible because the browser had cached an earlier version.
Related Words
- browser cache
- web cache
- HTTP
- CDN
- cookies
- web server
- website
- web page
- cached files
- page loading
- expiration