shave — to cut hair from the face or body using a razor
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to cut hair from the face or body using a razor
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʃeɪv/
Example Sentences
- My dad tried to shave with butter because he ran out of shaving cream.
- That was a close shave - the meteor missed Earth by just 100 meters!
- She decided to shave a few minutes off her commute by taking the subway.
shave
VERB[/ʃeɪv/]
to cut hair from the face or body using a razor
He shaved his beard before the interview.
A quick shave made him look much neater. (SHARP + SAVE = SHAVE → using something sharp to save your face from a messy beard)
Shave, look brave, and behave on your big day.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Shave derives from Old English 'sceafan', meaning 'to scrape or scratch away'. This word originates from a common Germanic root and has been used for millennia to describe the fundamental human grooming practice of removing facial hair.
Breakdown
Old English 'sceafan' evolved phonetically to Modern English 'shave' through regular sound changes in Germanic languages. The root carries the base meaning 'to scrape or cut away', with no additional morphological components in its modern form.
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📝Examples
“My dad tried to shave with butter because he ran out of shaving cream.”
“That was a close shave - the meteor missed Earth by just 100 meters!”
“She decided to shave a few minutes off her commute by taking the subway.”
“The barber can shave your head so smooth, mosquitoes will slip off it.”
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