Pronunciation: /ʃiːf/

Definitions of sheaf

noun a bundle of grain stalks laid lengthwise and tied together after reaping

Example Sentences

A1 She carried a sheaf of wheat to the barn.

A2 The farmer bundled up the wheat into a sheaf.

B1 He handed her a sheaf of papers to review.

B2 The librarian organized the sheaf of documents on the shelf.

C1 The archaeologist discovered a sheaf of ancient scrolls in the tomb.

C2 The artist used a sheaf of colorful papers to create a collage.

verb not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 Sheaf the papers neatly on the desk.

A2 Sheaf the documents together before filing them.

B1 Sheaf the receipts in chronological order for easy reference.

B2 Sheaf the files according to their respective categories.

C1 Sheaf the research papers in preparation for publication.

C2 Sheaf the legal documents meticulously to ensure accuracy.

adjective not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 She carried a sheaf of papers in her arms.

A2 The farmer tied up a sheaf of wheat after harvesting.

B1 The librarian organized the books into sheaf categories.

B2 The artist used a sheaf of brushes to create a masterpiece.

C1 The lawyer presented a sheaf of evidence to the court.

C2 The historian analyzed a sheaf of documents to uncover new information.

adverb not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 Sheaf of papers fell off the desk.

A2 Sheaf of wheat was bundled neatly in the farmer's barn.

B1 Sheaf of documents was handed to the receptionist.

B2 Sheaf of letters was tied with a ribbon and placed on the table.

C1 Sheaf of research papers was submitted for publication.

C2 Sheaf of legal briefs was meticulously prepared for the court case.

pronoun not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 Sheaf is a bundle of papers tied together.

A2 Sheaf of wheat was ready for harvest in the field.

B1 Sheaf of documents was found on the desk.

B2 Sheaf of arrows was prepared for the archery competition.

C1 Sheaf of papers containing sensitive information was locked in the safe.

C2 Sheaf of music scores was neatly organized on the shelf.

preposition not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 Sheaf the papers together before handing them in.

A2 Sheaf the documents on the desk for easy access.

B1 Sheaf the files in alphabetical order for better organization.

B2 Sheaf the reports according to their respective departments.

C1 Sheaf the research papers by topic for a more detailed analysis.

C2 Sheaf the legal documents with care to avoid misplacing any important papers.

conjunction not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 Sheaf of papers fell from her hands.

A2 Sheaf of wheat was tied together in the field.

B1 Sheaf of documents needed to be organized before the meeting.

B2 Sheaf of papers lay on the desk waiting to be reviewed.

C1 Sheaf of contracts needed to be signed by the end of the day.

C2 Sheaf of papers contained important research findings.

interjection not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 Sheaf! That's a lot of papers to organize.

A2 Sheaf! I can't believe how many books she has.

B1 Sheaf! It's going to take me forever to sort through all these documents.

B2 Sheaf! I need to find a better way to store all these files.

C1 Sheaf! I must come up with a more efficient filing system.

C2 Sheaf! I should consider digitizing all these papers for easier access.

article not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 She found a sheaf of papers on the desk.

A2 He handed her a sheaf of documents to review.

B1 The librarian organized the sheaf of newspapers on the shelf.

B2 The farmer gathered a sheaf of wheat from the field.

C1 The historian uncovered a sheaf of ancient manuscripts in the archives.

C2 The artist used a sheaf of colorful papers to create a collage.

Examples of sheaf in a Sentence

formal The librarian handed me a sheaf of papers to review.

informal I found a sheaf of old letters in the attic.

slang He pulled out a sheaf of cash from his pocket.

figurative The artist presented a sheaf of new ideas for the project.

Grammatical Forms of sheaf

past tense

sheaved

plural

sheaves

comparative

more sheaf

superlative

most sheaf

present tense

sheafs

future tense

will sheaf

perfect tense

have sheafed

continuous tense

is sheafing

singular

sheaf

positive degree

sheaf

infinitive

to sheaf

gerund

sheafing

participle

sheafed

Origin and Evolution of sheaf

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'sheaf' originated from Old English 'sceaf', meaning a bundle of cut stalks of grain tied together.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'sheaf' has come to represent a bundle of things tied together, not just limited to grain stalks. It is also used metaphorically to describe a collection or grouping of items or ideas.