shelved

Meanings

• Verb

  To place (something) on a shelf or in a storage area.

• Verb

  To store or keep (something) out of use or consideration.

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Synonyms

coitize , go to bed with , sleep with , pigeonhole , table , on ice

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with shelved
selfed , lefted , relented

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Variants

List of all variants of shelved that leads to same result
shelve , shelved , shelver , shelvers , shelves , shelving

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to set on a shelf'. The verb comes from the noun 'shelf'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'shelved' has been used in the title of several books and songs.

2. The word 'shelf' comes from the Old English 'scelfe', meaning 'a ledge or platform'.

3. In the UK, the term 'shelved' is also used to describe a proposal or bill that has been abandoned or postponed indefinitely.

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Related Concepts

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1. Archiving: The process of preserving records or data for future use, often involving the physical storage of materials on shelves.

2. Storage: The keeping of materials, goods, or information for future use or reference.

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Culture

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In literature, 'shelved' is often used metaphorically to describe the setting aside or neglect of an idea or project. In art, 'shelved' objects or installations can represent the passing of time or the idea of preservation.

How to Memorize "shelved"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a bookshelf filled with books. Imagine placing a book on the shelf to 'shelve' it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'shelved' with the image of a library or a well-organized storage room.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Shelves Help Elephants' to remember the meaning of 'shelved'.

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