shaven

UK
/ˈʃeɪvən/
US
/ˈʃeɪvən/

Translations

shavenpast participle
UK
/ˈʃeɪvən/
US
/ˈʃeɪvən/
Past participle of “shave”, functioning adjectivally.
He appeared at the meeting with a freshly shaven face.
Он пришёл на собрание со свежебритым лицом.
Additional translations
выбритыйАкцент на полностью удалённые волосы; более сильное значение.
подстриженныйКогда речь идёт о траве, шерсти и т.п., срезанное очень коротко.
shaveverb

shaven

Past Participle

shaved
Past Simple
shaved
Past Participle
shaving
Gerund
UK
/ʃeɪv/
US
/ʃeɪv/
He needs to shave before the meeting.
Ему нужно побриться перед встречей.
She decided to shave her head for charity.
Она решила сбрить голову ради благотворительности.

Definitions

shavenpast participle
Having had hair removed by shaving, especially recently.
He appeared at the meeting with a freshly shaven face.
Beardless; without facial hair.
The recruits were required to remain shaven throughout basic training.
Cut or clipped very short; closely trimmed.
The lawn was perfectly shaven for the garden party.
shaveverb
To remove hair from the skin using a razor or similar tool.
He decided to shave his beard before the job interview.
To cut or trim something very thinly or closely.
She used a knife to shave thin slices of cheese for the sandwich.
To reduce or remove a small amount from something.
The company managed to shave a few seconds off the production time.