Pronunciation: /ɒn ðə ʃɛlf/
noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea
A1 I put the book on the shelf.
A2 The toy car is on the shelf in the playroom.
B1 She found an old photo album on the shelf in the attic.
B2 The antique vase on the shelf was worth a lot of money.
C1 The rare first edition book on the shelf was a prized possession.
C2 The artwork on the shelf was carefully curated by the homeowner.
preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence
A1 The book is on the shelf.
A2 I found my old toy car on the shelf.
B1 She placed the jar of cookies on the shelf in the kitchen.
B2 The antique vase on the shelf caught my eye.
C1 The rare first edition book on the shelf was worth a fortune.
C2 The intricate handcrafted clock on the shelf was a masterpiece of design.
article a word that is used to specify the definiteness of a noun
A1 The book is on the shelf.
A2 I found a dusty old photo album on the shelf.
B1 She placed the vase carefully on the shelf to display it.
B2 The antique clock on the shelf was a family heirloom.
C1 The rare first edition book on the shelf was worth a small fortune.
C2 The intricate handcrafted pottery on the shelf caught the eye of every visitor.
formal The book has been sitting on the shelf for months without being touched.
informal I found that old CD on the shelf in the living room.
slang I scored a sick pair of kicks on the shelf at the thrift store.
figurative His dreams of becoming a professional athlete were left on the shelf when he decided to pursue a different career path.
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