CEFR A1

shelf

noun

Meaning

A flat, horizontal board fixed to a wall or in a frame, used for holding or storing things.

Examples

She placed the vase on the top shelf.
The books are arranged neatly on the shelf.

Synonyms: ledge, rack, board, surface

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shelf (A1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ʃɛlf/

Definition

A flat, horizontal board fixed to a wall or in a frame, used for holding or storing things.

Examples

She placed the vase on the top shelf.
The books are arranged neatly on the shelf.
He built a new shelf in the closet for extra storage.

How to Use shelf

on the shelf (prepositional phrase): Located on a shelf. — "The picture frame is on the shelf."
off the shelf (prepositional phrase): Readily available; not specially made. — "We bought a ready-made desk off the shelf."

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