cache

A temporary computer store that keeps information ready so it can be used quickly again.

• Try clearing your browser cache.
• The image is already in the cache.
• A larger cache can help the computer work faster.

Common phrases: clear the cache, browser cache, cache memory

A collection of things kept, often hidden, for use later.

• They found a cache of food.
• The hikers left caches of supplies along the route.
• Police discovered a hidden cache of weapons under the floor.

How to use it: cache of something (They discovered a cache of old coins.)

Similar words: stash, store, stockpile

Common phrases: cache of weapons, food cache, hidden cache, cache of nuts

To save something in a place where it can be used later, often hiding it.

• They cached food near the camp.
• The browser caches images to load them faster.
• We cached our equipment before climbing the mountain.

How to use it: cache something in something (The hikers cached supplies in a dry cave.)

Similar words: store, stash, save

Common phrases: cache something underground, cache the files, cache food nearby