shelf
nounHow many syllables in shelf?
There is 1 syllable in the word shelf.How to pronounce shelf:
Definition of shelf:
- shelf (noun):
- a support that consists of a horizontal surface for holding objects.
- a board fixed horizontally against a wall or in a cupboard, for holding things
- a thin flat usually long and narrow piece of material (such as wood) fastened horizontally (as on a wall) at a distance from the floor to hold objects
Synonyms for shelf:
bookcase
bookshelf
buffet
bureau
cabinet
chest
chest of drawers
chimneypiece
closet
counter
dresser
etagere
food market
grocery
grocery store
ledge
mantel
mantelpiece
mantle
mantlepiece
market
overmantel
rack
shelving
sideboard
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Antonyms for shelf:
cavity
concave
concavity
dent
depression
dint
hollow
indent
indentation
indenture
ingrowth
pit
recess
sinkage
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