A1noun 2K

Shopping

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈʃɒpɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈʃɑːpɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Shopping

the activity of going to shops and buying things or ordering them online

In simple words: The activity of buying things.

Shopping in a sentence

• I love going shopping on the weekends.
• She went shopping for groceries this morning.
• Shopping is a great way to relax for some people.
• We need to make a shopping list before we leave.
• He enjoys shopping at the local market every Saturday.

How to use Shopping

Used when talking about buying goods, often in a casual context. Not suitable for formal writing. Can imply leisure or necessity.

Grammar pattern

shopping + for + object

Memory hint

Think of 'shop' – you're going to a shop to get what you need.

Related words

Collocations with Shopping

• late-night
• morning
• weekend
• afternoon
• day
• be out
• do
• go
• bag
• basket
• cart
• be on somebody’s shopping list
• heavy
• be laden with
• carry
• put away

Synonyms for Shopping

• buying
• purchasing
• acquiring
• acquisition

Opposites of Shopping

• selling

Common mistakes with Shopping

• Using 'shop' instead of 'shopping' to refer to the activity.
• Confusing 'shopping' with 'shopping mall' when mentioning the activity.
• Using 'shopping' to describe a place instead of the action.

Frequently asked questions about Shopping

What does Shopping mean?

The activity of buying things.

What is the definition of Shopping?

the activity of going to shops and buying things or ordering them online

How do you use Shopping in a sentence?

I love going shopping on the weekends.

Can you give another example of Shopping?

She went shopping for groceries this morning.

What are synonyms for Shopping?

Common alternatives include buying, purchasing, acquiring, acquisition.

What is the opposite of Shopping?

Opposite meanings include selling.

What words go with Shopping?

It commonly pairs with late-night, morning, weekend, afternoon, day, be out, do, go, bag, basket, cart, be on somebody’s shopping list, heavy, be laden with, carry, put away.

What are common mistakes when using Shopping?

Using 'shop' instead of 'shopping' to refer to the activity. Confusing 'shopping' with 'shopping mall' when mentioning the activity. Using 'shopping' to describe a place instead of the action.

How do you pronounce Shopping?

US: /["/ˈʃɑːpɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ˈʃɒpɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Shopping?

Used when talking about buying goods, often in a casual context. Not suitable for formal writing. Can imply leisure or necessity.

What CEFR level is Shopping?

"Shopping" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.