shoveled
Translation
to shovel
Examples
He shoveled the snow off the path.
He shovelled the snow off the path.
We shoveled all day to clear the driveway.
We shovelled all day to clear the driveway.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to move (sth.) with a shovel. You need to shovel the snow.
((sth.)) ((from/into/out of sth.)) to move (sth.) with a shovel. He will shovel the dirt into the hole.
Similar Words
Synonyms: dig, scoop, clear.
Etymology
From the noun 'shovel', from Old English 'scofl', related to 'shove'. 'Shoveled' is the past tense.
Memory Tips
You use a SHOVEL to perform the action 'to shovel'. The tool and the action share a name. 'Shoveled' means this action was done in the past.