Simple meaning
What does Shelf mean?
A shelf is a place to put things.
Dictionary definition
a flat board used to hold objects.
Example sentences
Shelf in a sentence
easy
We learned the meaning of shelf in our vocabulary notebook.
medium
The reading passage used shelf while describing everyday home tasks.
hard
In class discussion, we compared how shelf appears in stories, forms, and practical life vocabulary.
Synonyms
Words like Shelf
itemClose in meaning in many contexts.
objectClose in meaning in many contexts.
Antonyms
Opposite words
absenceHelpful contrast for understanding meaning.
emptyHelpful contrast for understanding meaning.
Word family
Shelf word family
Base word
shelf
noun
shelf
Base form.
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Practice 1
What does shelf mean?
SHELF means a shelf is a place to put things.
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