English · Common Verbs

shops

/ʃɒps/

[/ʃɒps/]

third-person singular of shop

Beginnerverb

Definition

Third-person singular present of 'shop': used when he, she, or it does the action of shop.

Example

My aunt shops at the same little bakery every morning on her way to work.

My aunt shops at the same little bakery every morning on her way to work.

Etymology

From Old English 'sceoppa' (a booth or stall).

How & Where It’s Used

Used with singular subjects like he, she, or it in the present tense.

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