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shaved

v.
A2 Elementary US //ˈʃeɪvd// UK //ʃˈeɪvd// shaved

v. to cut hair off the skin using a razor or a special machine. People usually do this to their face, legs, or head to make the skin smooth.

v. to remove hair from the body by cutting it close to the skin with a razor or similar bladed instrument. The past tense and past participle form of 'shave'.


SIMPLE

He shaved his beard before the interview.

CONTEXTUAL

The swimmer shaved his entire body to reduce water resistance during the championship race.

COMPLEX

Although he had worn a thick beard for decades, he suddenly shaved it off, revealing a jawline that his children had never actually seen before.

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Origin

From shave + -ed.

Usage

Can be used transitively with a body part as the object, or intransitively when the context of grooming is clear.

Pitfall

He has shave his faceHe has shaved his faceLearners often forget the 'd' for the past participle, especially since the 'd' sound can be soft after the 'v' sound.

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