adj
shelved
Shelved (adj) means Fitted with shelves. Example: “The library has row after row of shelved books.”
adj
1
Fitted with shelves.
"The library has row after row of shelved books."
2
Put on hold or abandoned, usually for the foreseeable future.
"The merger was shelved after the board raised concerns."
"Her plans for a sequel were shelved when the studio pulled funding."
How to use shelved
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither "has shelves" or, more commonly, "postponed/dropped indefinitely," as with a project or plan.
Common pairings
a shelved project
shelved plans
quietly shelved
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more shelved
- Superlative
- most shelved
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Frequently asked questions
What does “shelved” mean?
The word “shelved” means fitted with shelves. In plain terms, either "has shelves" or, more commonly, "postponed/dropped indefinitely," as with a project or plan.
How do you use “shelved” in a sentence?
Here is “shelved” used in a sentence: “The library has row after row of shelved books.”
What part of speech is “shelved”?
“Shelved” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “shelved” have?
“Shelved” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: fitted with shelves.
