Shave

Pronunciation: /ʃeɪv/

Definitions of shave

noun the act of removing hair from the body with a razor or other sharp implement

Example Sentences

A1 I need a new shave gel.

A2 He gave himself a quick shave before heading out.

B1 She prefers a close shave with a safety razor.

B2 The barber gave him a professional shave.

C1 The old-fashioned straight razor provides the closest shave.

C2 The luxury spa offers a relaxing shave experience with hot towels and aftershave.

verb to remove hair from the body with a razor or other sharp implement

Example Sentences

A1 He shaves his face every morning.

A2 She shaved her legs before going to the beach.

B1 I need to shave before the job interview.

B2 He has been shaving with a straight razor for years.

C1 The barber expertly shaved the man's head.

C2 She meticulously shaves her eyebrows to maintain their shape.

Examples of shave in a Sentence

formal He needed to shave before his job interview.

informal I always forget to shave on weekends.

slang I'll just quickly shave before we head out.

figurative It's time to shave off some unnecessary expenses from our budget.

Grammatical Forms of shave

• past tense: shaved
• plural: shaves
• comparative: sharper
• superlative: sharpest
• present tense: shave
• future tense: will shave
• perfect tense: have shaved
• continuous tense: shaving
• singular: shave
• positive degree: shave
• infinitive: shave
• gerund: shaving
• participle: shaved

Origin and Evolution of shave

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'shave' originated from the Old English word 'sceafan' which means to scrape or shave off.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'shave' has evolved to encompass not just the act of removing hair from the body, but also the act of cutting or trimming something closely with a sharp instrument.