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shelves

Pronunciation: [ʃɛlvz]

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Learn how to use shelves in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “furniture”

(noun) a flat piece of wood or metal that is attached to a wall or inside a piece of furniture. People use shelves to put things like books, toys, or dishes on them to keep them organized.

Example

I put all my favorite books on the shelves in my room.

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The shelves were empty because I took all the books to the library.

Example

What do you keep on your shelves at home?

Context: “geography”

(noun) a flat area of land or ocean floor that extends from a coast or the edge of a continent. It's like a big underwater platform where different types of plants and animals live.

Example

The continental shelves are rich in marine life and serve as great fishing spots.

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There are no fish on the deeper ocean floor, only on the continental shelves.

Example

What kinds of animals live on the continental shelves?

How to pronounce shelves

Pronunciation: [ʃɛlvz]

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