LoginShelf vs. Shelve
Differences
A 'shelf' is a board that we put on the wall and put stuff on it, while, 'shelve' is a verb that refers to putting something on the shelf. Look at the examples below:
Example
Put the books back on the shelf.
The nurse carefully shelved all the syringes.
Similarities
Both are related to shelves. Check out the examples below:
Example
I wanted to put the plates on the shelf.
Jonathon shelved all the cups.
Are They Interchangeable?
'Shelf' is a noun, whereas, 'shelve' is a verb. Therefore, we cannot use them interchangeably. Compare:
Example
✓ You want me to help you put these clothes on the shelf?
X You want me to help you put these clothes on the shelve?
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