Conjugation

Shave off

réduire

Regular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: off

    Only shave changes; off stays the same: shaved off, shaved off.

  • Two forms

    The tables show shaved off. Also correct: shaven off.

In speech, the helping verbs shorten: I’m, he’s, we’re, I’ve, I’ll, I’d.

Newbie

Enough to talk about now, the past, and your plans, and to give instructions.

  1. Present simple

    Habits, facts, and how things usually are. To say no or ask, add do or does: I don't shave off, he doesn't shave off.

    1. I / you / we / they shave off
    2. he / she / it shaves off

  2. Present continuous

    What is happening now, and plans already arranged: we’re leaving tomorrow.

    1. I am shaving off
    2. you / we / they are shaving off
    3. he / she / it is shaving off

  3. Past simple

    A finished action at a past time: yesterday, in 2020. To say no or ask, add did: I didn't shave off.

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they shaved off

  4. Future with going to

    Plans and intentions, and what you can see coming: it’s going to rain.

    1. I am going to shave off
    2. you / we / they are going to shave off
    3. he / she / it is going to shave off

  5. Imperative

    Orders, advice, and instructions. Let’s suggests doing it together. To say no: don't shave off.

    1. (you) shave off
    2. let's shave off