Dictionary monolingual
English
Shop
ʃɑp
Extremely common
600 - 700
600 - 700
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
Shop -
A place where goods are sold to customers, typically a store
Example: I need to stop by the grocery shop to pick up some milk.
Usage: informalContext: everyday conversations
Note: Commonly used in British English
To visit a store or stores to look at and buy goods
Example: I'm going to shop for a new dress for the party.
Usage: informalContext: casual situations
Note: Commonly used in American English
To give away information about someone to the police or other authority
Example: I heard that he shopped his friend to the authorities for stealing.
Usage: informalContext: informal conversations
Note: Commonly used in British English slang
To talk about something in a casual way
Example: Let's just shop for a bit and see where the conversation goes.
Usage: informalContext: social gatherings
Note: Often used in a lighthearted manner
Shop's synonyms
store
A store is a retail establishment where goods are sold to customers.
Example: I need to stop by the store to pick up some groceries.
Note: Store is a more general term and can refer to a variety of retail establishments, whereas 'shop' is often used to specifically refer to a place where goods or services are sold.
boutique
A boutique is a small shop that sells fashionable clothes or other luxury goods.
Example: She found a beautiful dress at a boutique downtown.
Note: Boutique typically refers to a small, specialized shop that offers unique or high-end products, while 'shop' is a more general term.
market
A market is a place where goods are bought and sold, often outdoors or in a large building.
Example: The farmers' market is held every Saturday in the town square.
Note: Market can refer to a physical location where goods are sold by multiple vendors, whereas 'shop' usually refers to a single retail establishment.
emporium
An emporium is a large retail store selling a wide variety of goods.
Example: The emporium downtown sells a variety of unique gifts and home decor.
Note: Emporium often connotes a larger or more diverse selection of goods compared to a typical 'shop'.
Shop expressions, common phrases
Shop around
To shop around means to compare prices or quality before making a purchase.
Example: I always shop around before making a big purchase to find the best deal.
Note: The phrase 'shop around' focuses more on the action of comparing rather than just the act of buying something.
Shop till you drop
This phrase means to shop without stopping, often until one is exhausted or can't shop anymore.
Example: We went shopping in the city and shopped till we dropped, buying clothes and shoes all day.
Note: The expression emphasizes shopping to an excessive or exhaustive extent.
Window shopping
To go window shopping means to look at items in stores without the intention of buying anything.
Example: I don't have any money today, so I'm just going to do some window shopping and enjoy looking at things.
Note: The focus is on looking at items for pleasure rather than making actual purchases.
One-stop shop
A one-stop shop is a place where you can find everything you need for a particular purpose.
Example: That store is a one-stop shop for all your gardening needs - they have everything from tools to plants.
Note: This phrase implies convenience by offering a wide range of products or services in one place.
Shopaholic
A shopaholic is someone who has a compulsive shopping habit and can't control their urge to shop.
Example: My sister is a shopaholic; she can't resist buying something every time she goes out.
Note: This term describes a person with a strong addiction to shopping, often leading to excessive spending.
Shoplifting
Shoplifting is the act of taking items from a store without paying for them.
Example: Shoplifting is a crime where people steal goods from stores without paying for them.
Note: This phrase specifically refers to the illegal act of stealing from a retail establishment.
Shop floor
The shop floor refers to the main area where goods are displayed and sold in a retail store.
Example: The manager spent most of the day on the shop floor, overseeing the staff and assisting customers.
Note: This term is used to describe the physical space where retail transactions take place.
Shop everyday (slang) expressions
Hit the shops
To go shopping; to visit different stores to make purchases.
Example: I need to hit the shops for a new pair of jeans.
Note: This slang term implies actively going out to shop, rather than just browsing or looking at stores.
Shop 'til you drop
To shop without stopping until one is physically exhausted or can no longer shop.
Example: We're going to shop 'til we drop at the mall this weekend.
Note: Similar to 'shop till you drop,' but more casual and colloquial in its phrasing.
Retail therapy
The act of shopping to improve one's mood or emotional well-being.
Example: I had a stressful day, so I'm going to indulge in a little retail therapy.
Note: This term suggests that shopping can be a form of therapy or stress relief for some individuals.
Retailtainment
A retail concept that combines shopping with entertainment to enhance the overall customer experience.
Example: The new department store offers a lot of retailtainment with live music and interactive displays.
Note: This term highlights the trend of making shopping a more engaging and entertaining experience for customers.
Shopaholism
The state or behavior of being a shopaholic; excessive or compulsive shopping.
Example: Her shopaholism is seriously affecting her budget.
Note: A more formal term derived from 'shopaholic,' used to describe the condition of being addicted to shopping.
Shop - Examples
I need to go to the shop to buy some milk.
She works at a clothing store.
The shopkeeper greeted the customers with a smile.
Shop grammar
Shop - Noun (Noun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)
Lemma: shop
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): shops, shop
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): shop
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): shopped
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): shopping
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): shops
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): shop
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): shop
Syllables, Separation and Stress
shop Contains 1 syllables: shop
Phonetic transcription: ˈshäp
shop , ˈshäp (The red syllable is stressed)
Shop - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
shop: 600 - 700 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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