Shaves Meaning in English
word · lemma: shave
ˈʃeɪvz
SHAYVZ
ʃˈeɪvz
SHAYVZ
Definition
'Shaves' is the third person singular form of 'shave', meaning to remove hair, usually from the face, legs, or body, by cutting it close to the skin with a razor.
Usage & Nuances
Used only with he/she/it in present simple. Common in routines: 'He shaves every morning.' Typical collocations: 'shave his beard', 'shave her legs'. Less formal. Don’t confuse with 'shave off' (remove entirely) or ‘shaven’ (adjective).
Spanish: afeitaPortuguese (BR): faz a barba - depilaPortuguese (PT): faz a barba - depilaChinese (Simplified): 刮胡子 - 剃须 - 剃毛Chinese (Traditional): 刮鬍子 - 剃須 - 剃毛Hindi: मुंडता है - शेव करता हैArabic: يحلقBengali: শেভ করে - দাড়ি কাটেRussian: бреетсяJapanese: 剃るVietnamese: cạoKorean: 면도한다Turkish: tıraş olurUrdu: مونڈتا ہےIndonesian: mencukur
Example Sentences
He shaves every morning before work.
basic
She shaves her legs once a week.
basic
My father shaves with an electric razor.
basic
Mark shaves quickly when he's in a rush.
natural
She never shaves during the winter.
natural
If he shaves too fast, he might cut himself.
natural