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US/ʃeɪv/
UK/ʃeɪv/
to cut hair off your face or body very close to the skin with a razor
In context
My father shaves every morning before he goes to work.
He shaved his head for charity and raised a lot of money.
The company shaved two dollars off the price to attract more customers.
Words that go with shave
verb + noun
- shave your beardHe shaved his beard before the job interview.
- shave your headSome athletes shave their heads before big games.
- shave your legsShe shaved her legs before the beach trip.
verb + adverb
- shave offI shaved off my mustache last week.
adverb + adjective
- freshly shavedHe came to the interview with a freshly shaved face.
verb + preposition
- shave with a razorMany men shave with a razor and foam.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I shave beard every morning.Correct: I shave my beard every morning.