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Shep

shehp

Shep (noun) means a shortened, informal form of the name Shepherd or Sheppard. Example: “Everyone at work just calls him Shep.”

noun
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A shortened, informal form of the name Shepherd or Sheppard.
"Everyone at work just calls him Shep."

How to use Shep

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA nickname short for Shepherd or Sheppard.

Word forms

Sheps plural

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Rhymes for Shep

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Shep” mean?

The word “Shep” means a shortened, informal form of the name Shepherd or Sheppard. In plain terms, a nickname short for Shepherd or Sheppard.

How do you pronounce “Shep”?

“Shep” is pronounced shehp (/ʃɛp/ in IPA).

How do you use “Shep” in a sentence?

Here is “Shep” used in a sentence: “Everyone at work just calls him Shep.”

What part of speech is “Shep”?

“Shep” is a noun.

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