shelved
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ʃɛlvd/
KK: /ʃɛlvd/
adjective
Definition
Relating to shelves or having been put on a shelf; also means something that has been postponed or delayed.
Example
The project was shelved due to budget cuts.
Conversation
Did you see the new books we shelved in the library?
Yeah, I noticed them! They look great.
I think they should have more shelved sections like that.
Definitely, it makes finding books so much easier.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
deferred
postponed
suspended
Antonyms
active
ongoing
immediate
verb
Definition
To place something on a shelf or to set aside for future consideration.
Example
The librarian shelved the new books in the correct order.
Tense Forms
Past: shelved
Past Participle: shelved
Conversation
Did you see the new books I shelved in the living room?
Yeah, I noticed! They look great there.
I was hoping to keep the space organized after I shelved them.
Root Explanation
**Shelved** → The word 'shelved' comes from 'shelf' (from Old English *scylfe*, meaning a flat board or surface for holding items) and the suffix '-ed' (indicating a past action). The term 'shelved' means that something has been placed on a shelf or has been set aside.
Memory Tip
Think of a flat board ('shelf') where items are placed, and when something is 'shelved', it means it has been put on that board.
Visually Confused Words
sheaved
helve
unshelve
unhelved
shielded
sheveled
selvedge
selvaged