English Synonym Finder

shave

Definitions

To cut the hair from the skin, especially the face, using a razor.

To remove a thin layer or slice from the surface of an object.

To reduce an amount or price by a small margin.

Examples

He decided to shave his beard before the job interview.

You should be careful not to shave too close to the skin to avoid irritation.

The carpenter had to shave a thin layer of wood off the door to make it fit the frame.

Synonyms

trim shear crop pare prune clip shave off

Antonyms

grow lengthen extend develop increase sprout amplify