shoulder
/ˈʃəʊldə/
shoulder
📚 Meanings
- 1.
The part of the body between the neck and the arm.
"He put his arm around her shoulder."
- 1.
To push (someone or something) using the shoulder.
"He shouldered his way through the crowd."
Remember this word forever
Add it to your Smoveth vocabulary for scientifically spaced reviews
💬 Examples
He hurt his shoulder playing sports.
He hurt his shoulder playing sports.
Can you give me a hand with this heavy box? I can carry it on my shoulder.
Can you give me a hand with this heavy box? I can carry it on my shoulder.
The manager asked him to shoulder the responsibility for the project's failure.
...
More examples available
Sign up to see all example sentences
Sign in to share your feedback
Share this word
🎯 How to study this word effectively
Add to vocabulary
SRS algorithm guides you to review at the optimal time
AI image learning
Visually memorize the meaning of words
Pronunciation practice
Practice accurate pronunciation with TTS
Use in examples
Use the word in real contexts
shoulder - translations in 8 languages
Words to learn together
Frequently asked about shoulder
How do you pronounce shoulder?
shoulder is pronounced [/ˈʃəʊldə/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does shoulder mean?
shoulder means "shoulder". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is shoulder?
shoulder is a Elementary-level word.
Can you give an example sentence with shoulder?
Example: "He hurt his shoulder playing sports." — used to mean "shoulder".
Master English with Smoveth
Learn this word with AI images and remember it with science-backed review.
AI image learning
Remember intuitively with an AI-generated image for each word.
SRS smart review
Move vocabulary into long-term memory with spaced repetition.
Random word practice
Practice freely with level-based random words.
"I used to struggle with English, but it's amazing to gradually start understanding" — L*J
Save up to 500 words/sentences for free + AI generation credits