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shift

/ʃɪft/
Meanings
  • Verb

    A change from one position, state, or condition to another.

  • Verb

    To move or cause to move from one place or position to another.

  • Noun

    A gearshift or lever for changing gears.

Pronunciation
  1. /ʃɪft/



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Antonyms

unshift
Synonyms

shift key , reposition , interchange , swap , get rid of , remove , fondle , grope , hasten , rush , relocate , transfer , move
Rhymes
Words rhyming with shift
drift , lift , sift , shiftless
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. Shift (Scottish) : A tax or levy

  2. Shift (Australian) : To change jobs

  3. Shift (Nautical) : A change of course or direction

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. Shift (Scottish) : A tax or levy

  2. Shift (Australian) : To change jobs

Variants
List of all variants of shift that leads to same result
shift , shift gears , shiftable , shifted , shifting , shifts , shift key , shift keys , shift for oneself , shift oneself , shift her ground , shift his ground , shift one's ground , shift their ground , consonant shift , consonant shifts , functional shift , functional shifts , graveyard shift , graveyard shifts , great vowel shift
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

shifts, shifted, shifting, shiftable

Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English sciftan, from scifan ‘to move, shift’.

Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

  1. The term 'shift work' refers to working outside of regular business hours.

  2. In the United States, 'shiftless' is a derogatory term used to describe someone who is lazy or unproductive.

  3. The term 'gear shift' was first used in the late 1800s to describe a mechanical device for changing gears in a vehicle.

Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

  1. Change: The act or process of becoming different.

  2. Transformation: A complete change in form or nature.

Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, 'shift' is often used metaphorically to describe a change or transformation. In art, it can refer to a technique used in painting to create texture or depth. In music, it can refer to a modulation or change in key.

How to Memorize "shift"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a car shifting gears as you drive up a hill.
    - Visualize a deck of cards being shuffled.
    - Imagine a person shifting their weight from one foot to another.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'shift' with the image of a gearshift.
    - Associate the word 'shift' with the feeling of moving from one place to another.
    - Associate the word 'shift' with the sound of gears changing in a car.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym S-H-I-F-T to remember the definition: Shift - Happens In Time.
    - Create a mental image of a shifter in a car to remember the verb form.
    - Use the phrase 'shift happens' to remember that change is inevitable.

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