shift
Meaning
A shift is a change or movement from one position or situation to another.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "shift" with "lift," as they have different meanings.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Maya
finished
her
shift
at
the
small
caf
é
and
turned
off
the
lights
.
The
street
was
quiet
,
so
she
walked
slowly
toward
the
park
and
thought
about
dinner
.
There
was
a
slow
shift
from
light
to
dark
as
the
sun
went
down
,
and
the
air
became
cool
.
She
felt
calm
in
that
short
time
between
work
and
home
.
Common Phrases
work shift
shift in opinion
shift gears
Synonyms
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