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Anonymous Posted 10 years ago
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A bookshelf or bookshelves?

Hi. I believe a bookcase is a structure that contains many shelves, which are for stalling books. Now, is the word "bookshelf" synonymous with the word "bookcase"? Or does it have to be "bookshelves" since a bookcase contains many shelves? I hope my question is clear. Any help from you will be appreciated.
  

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Anonymous is the word "bookshelf" synonymous with the word "bookcase"? Not to me. Anonymous does it have to be "bookshelves" since a bookcase contains many shelves?

— CalifJim

  • Anonymous is the word "bookshelf" synonymous with the word "bookcase"?
  • Not to me.
  • Anonymous does it have to be "bookshelves" since a bookcase contains many shelves?
  • It's "bookshelves", but in the context of a conversation you would be understood if you used the singular.
  • CJ
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Anonymousis the word "bookshelf" synonymous with the word "bookcase"?
Not to me.
Anonymousdoes it have to be "bookshelves" since a bookcase contains many shelves?
It's "bookshelves", but in the context of a conversation you would be understood if you used the singular.

CJ
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AnonymousI believe a bookcase is a structure that contains many shelves,
multiple shelves.

Not necessarily "many", just more than one.
Anonymouswhich are for stalling books.
which are for storing books.
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