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shuttle

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˈʃʌtəl/

KK: /ˈʃʌtəl/

intransitive verb
Definition

To move or travel repeatedly between two places, often in a quick or regular manner.


Example

Every week, she shuttles between her home and the office in the city.


Tense Forms

Past: shuttled

Past Participle: shuttled


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever had to shuttle between different cities for work?
Sloth B
Yes, I used to do that all the time when I was consulting.
Sloth A
It sounds exhausting to constantly shuttle back and forth.
Sloth B
It was, but I got to see a lot of interesting places.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
ferry
transport
navigate
Antonyms
remain
stay
linger
noun
Definition

A vehicle or device that moves back and forth between two places, often used for transportation or in weaving.


Example

The shuttle bus runs every 15 minutes to take passengers to the airport.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever taken the shuttle to the airport?
Sloth B
Yeah, it’s super convenient, especially during rush hour.
Sloth A
I agree! I’m thinking of using the shuttle for my next trip.
Sloth B
transitive verb
Definition

To move something back and forth repeatedly or to transport something from one place to another, often in a quick or regular manner.


Example

The company shuttles employees between the office and the train station every day.


Tense Forms

Past: shuttled

Past Participle: shuttled


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you hear about the new service that will shuttle people to the concert?
Sloth B
Yeah, I heard it's going to be super convenient for everyone.
Sloth A
It'll be great if they can shuttle us back after the show too.
Root Explanation

Shuttle → The word 'shuttle' originates from Old English 'scytel', meaning a device used in weaving. It refers to the tool that moves back and forth to carry the thread across the loom, similar to how the modern meaning describes a vehicle that travels back and forth between two points.

Memory Tip

Think of a weaving tool that moves back and forth — that's how 'shuttle' came to mean a vehicle that travels between two places.

Visually Confused Words
suttle
reshuttle
scuttle
subtitle
scuttler
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Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
carrier
transporter
vehicle
Antonyms
stop
halt
discontinue
Sloth B
Definitely! I wouldn't want to deal with parking after a long night.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
ferry
transfer
convey
Antonyms
halt
stay
remain