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shop

/ʃɒp/
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A shop is a place where goods are sold. It can be a small store or a large department store. Shops are usually run by a shopkeeper or owner who manages the inventory and sales. Customers come to shops to buy products, ranging from everyday items to specialized goods.

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"shop" as noun

1 - An establishment that sells goods or services to the public; originally only a physical location, but now a virtual establishment as well.

2 - A place where things are manufactured or crafted; a workshop.

3 - A large garage where vehicle mechanics work.

"shop" as verb

1 - To visit stores or shops to browse or explore merchandise, especially with the intention of buying such merchandise.

2 - To purchase products from (a range or catalogue, etc.).

3 - To report the criminal activities or whereabouts of someone to an authority.

"shop" as interjection

1 - Used to attract the services of a shop assistant

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Synonyms
1 - store
2 - market
3 - boutique
4 - emporium
5 - emporia
6 - shoppe
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Antonyms
1 - store
2 - market
3 - mall
4 - bazaar
5 - emporium
6 - emporia
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Examples in Context

1 - The shop raised its asking to reflect the current market demand.

1 - La tienda aumentó sus precios para reflejar la demanda actual del mercado.

2 - The latest fashion trends are now on display at the pop-up shop .

2 - Las últimas tendencias de moda están a la vista en la tienda efímera.

3 - A borrowed car will serve my turn while mine is in the shop .

3 - Un coche prestado me hará el apaño mientras el mío está en el taller .

4 - He earned his crust repairing radios in a cramped, dimly lit shop .

4 - Se ganaba la vida reparando radios en un taller estrecho y mal iluminado.

5 - There are always fewer choices when you shop late in the evening.

5 - Siempre hay menos opciones cuando compras tarde por la noche.

6 - You can place your bag someplace safe while you shop .

6 - Puedes dejar tu bolsa en un lugar seguro mientras compras .

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