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Moderateshops
The correct spelling is shops.
How to pronounce shops
noun
IPA: /ʃɒps/
Say it like: Sho-ps
The correct spelling is shops. An establishment that sells goods or services to the public; originally only a physical location, but now a virtual establishment as well. For example: "This is where I do my weekly shop."
Usage Examples
“This is where I do my weekly shop.”
“He’s shopping for clothes.”
“Shop our new arrivals.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.An establishment that sells goods or services to the public; originally only a physical location, but now a virtual establishment as well.
- 2.A place where things are manufactured or crafted; a workshop.
- 3.A large garage where vehicle mechanics work.
- 4.Workplace; office. Used mainly in expressions such as shop talk, closed shop and shop floor.
- 5.A variety of classes taught in junior or senior high school that teach vocational skill.
verb
- 1.To visit stores or shops to browse or explore merchandise, especially with the intention of buying such merchandise.
- 2.To purchase products from (a range or catalogue, etc.).
- 3.To report the criminal activities or whereabouts of someone to an authority.
- 4.To imprison.
- 5.To photoshop; to digitally edit a picture or photograph.
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