shop

Meanings

• noun

  A commercial establishment where goods are sold, especially retail goods.

• noun

  A place where a particular activity or service is carried out.

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Pronunciation

1. /ʃɑp/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

garage , boutique , outlet , retail , store , metal shop , metalwork , atelier , studio , workshop , carpentry , wood shop , woodwork , office , workplace

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with shop
ropes , hopes , opes , soaps , scopes

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. hop (en) : To jump, especially from one foot to the other, or both feet to the ground.
   

2. shop (en) : A commercial establishment where goods are sold.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of shop that leads to same result
shop , shoppe , shoppes , shops , shopped , shopping , shop-soiled , shop steward , shop stewards , shop around , shopped around , shopping around , shops around , shop-bought , shop floor , shop front , shop the store , shop the stores

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English scop 'craftsman, maker, artist; trader, merchant, shopkeeper'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The first recorded use of the word 'shop' was in Old English around 1200.

2. The world's largest shop is the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul, Turkey, with over 4,000 shops.

3. The term 'shoplifting' comes from the Old English word 'scopliftan', which means 'to lift from a shop'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Retail: The sale of goods or services directly to consumers.

2. Market: A place where buyers and sellers meet to trade.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Shops have been a significant part of human civilization since ancient times. They have been depicted in various forms of art, literature, and music. Shops have been the center of commerce and trade, and have played a crucial role in shaping economies and societies.

How to Memorize "shop"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a building with a sign that says 'Shop'.
   - Visualize people entering and exiting the shop.
   - Imagine goods being sold and purchased inside the shop.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'shop' with the idea of buying and selling.
   - Think of a store or market when you hear the word 'shop'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Sell apples, oranges, pears: Shop sells apples, oranges, pears.
   - Shop starts with an 'S': Shop starts with an 'S'.

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