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SHELVE

(verb, noun)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Shelve.

How to pronounce shelve:

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Shelve - as a verb

Hold back to a later time

Example: "Let's postpone the exam"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
defer9hold overpostpone12prorogue11put offput overremit7table7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
delay9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Place on a shelf

Example: "Shelve books"

Shelve - as a noun

A rocky ledge or shelf.

Example Sentences

"I decided to shelve my plan to go on vacation and focus on work instead."
"The company has decided to shelve the project due to budget constraints."
"After reading the book, I will shelve it in my personal library."
"The librarian asked me to shelve the returned books in their proper places."
"The team decided to shelve the new product idea until they can conduct further market research."
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Word Game Points

Is SHELVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, shelve is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SHELVE has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is SHELVE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, shelve is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SHELVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is SHELVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, shelve is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SHELVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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