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shift
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- pronunciation:
- shIft
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun)
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
shifts, shifting, shifted |
| definition 1: |
to move or change position.
The boy shifted in his chair.- synonyms:
- move
- similar words:
- switch
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| definition 2: |
to change gears when driving a motor vehicle.
Start the car in neutral and then shift into first gear. |
| related words: |
change, transfer, vary |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a regular time period when people work.
He likes working during the night shift. |
| related words: |
dress, exchange, passage, team, time, turn |
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| derivation: |
shifting (adj.) |
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