Cool MateShop
UK /["/ʃɒp/"]/US /["/ʃɑːp/"]/
Definition
a building or part of a building where you can buy goods or services
In simple words: A place where you buy things.
Examples
- I like to go to the shop on weekends.
- She bought some groceries from the shop near her house.
- The toy shop has a big sale this month.
- There is a new coffee shop that opened downtown.
- He works in a shoe shop and enjoys helping customers.
Usage notes
Used in everyday conversations about buying items. Generally appropriate in all spoken and written contexts, but can be informal in casual settings.
Grammar pattern
shop + for + object
Memory hint
Think of a 'shop' as a 'stop' for purchasing stuff.
Collocations
- corner
- local
- village
- parade
- row
- chain
- have
- keep
- own
- sell something
- offer something
- specialize in something
- assistant
- manager
- manageress
- around a/the shop
- round a/the shop
- at a/the shop
Synonyms
- store
- boutique
- market
- emporium
- retail outlet
Antonyms
- sell
- give away
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'store'; both mean similar but can have different uses.
- Saying 'go to shopping' instead of 'go shopping'.