Pronunciation: /ʃɛlf/
noun a flat, horizontal board or surface used for holding items
A1 Can you put the cereal box back on the shelf after you're done?
A2 The children's books are on the lower shelf so they can reach them easily.
B1 I need to install a shelf to store my shoes in the closet.
B2 I need to buy a new shelf for my growing collection of vinyl records.
C1 The antique shelf in the study was a valuable heirloom.
C2 The shelf in the kitchen was filled with spices and cooking ingredients.
verb not applicable
A1 I shelf my books neatly in my room.
A2 She shelves her clothes in the wardrobe.
B1 The librarian shelves the new books in alphabetical order.
B2 He shelves the products on the store shelves to make them look presentable.
C1 The museum curator shelves the artifacts carefully to preserve them for future generations.
C2 The archivist shelves the historical documents in climate-controlled storage to ensure their longevity.
adjective not applicable
A1 I put my books on the shelf.
A2 The shelf in my room is made of wood.
B1 She organized her DVDs on the shelf by genre.
B2 The shelf in the kitchen collapsed under the weight of the dishes.
C1 The antique shelf in the living room is a family heirloom.
C2 The custom-built shelf system in the library is both functional and stylish.
adverb not applicable
A1 The book is on the shelf.
A2 She placed the vase carefully on the shelf.
B1 He organized his CDs neatly on the shelf.
B2 The chef displayed his awards proudly on the shelf in the kitchen.
C1 The museum curator meticulously arranged the artifacts on the shelf.
C2 The collector showcased his rare books on the antique shelf in the library.
pronoun not applicable
A1 The shelf is full of books.
A2 She put the vase on the shelf.
B1 The shelf in the living room needs to be fixed.
B2 He organized his collection of DVDs on the shelf.
C1 The antique shelf in the study is a family heirloom.
C2 The custom-built shelf in the kitchen is both functional and stylish.
preposition not applicable
A1 The book is on the shelf.
A2 She placed the vase on the shelf.
B1 The cat jumped off the shelf.
B2 I found the missing keys behind the shelf.
C1 The antique clock was displayed on the shelf.
C2 The artist carefully arranged the paintings on the shelf.
conjunction not applicable
A1 I put the book on the shelf and then went to bed.
A2 She reached for the jar on the top shelf but couldn't quite reach it.
B1 The shelf in the living room collapsed under the weight of all the books.
B2 The shelf in the kitchen was filled with spices and cooking ingredients.
C1 The antique shelf in the study was a beautiful piece of furniture.
C2 The custom-built shelf in the library was designed to hold rare books and manuscripts.
interjection not applicable
A1 Shelf! I need help reaching that book.
A2 Shelf, could you hold these plates while I clean?
B1 Shelf, can you believe how many books I have accumulated over the years?
B2 Shelf! I can't believe I forgot to buy brackets to install you.
C1 Shelf, I have meticulously organized my collection of rare vinyl records.
C2 Shelf, please hold my awards and trophies in a prominent display in the living room.
article not applicable
A1 I put my books on the shelf.
A2 The shelf in my room is made of wood.
B1 She organized her collection of DVDs on the shelf.
B2 The shelf in the kitchen is starting to sag under the weight of the dishes.
C1 The antique shelf in the living room is a focal point of the decor.
C2 He carefully dusted each item on the shelf before rearranging them.
formal The books on the top shelf are organized alphabetically.
informal I found a cool mug on the top shelf in the kitchen.
slang I scored some new kicks off the shelf at the mall.
figurative Her skills as a writer really set her apart from the rest on the literary shelf.
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