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shifted

Pronunciation: [ʃɪftəd]

Word

Learn how to use shifted in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “movement”

(verb) to move something from one place to another. It means changing where something is. Imagine you are moving your toys from one shelf to another.

Example

She shifted her backpack to her other shoulder when it got heavy.

Example

He didn't shift his position during the game and ended up missing the ball.

Example

Why did you shift your chair closer to the table?

Context: “change”

(verb) to change from one situation or condition to another. This can be about feelings, ideas, or plans. Like when your favorite game gets a new update, and you have to adjust to the changes.

Example

She shifted her attitude after she learned more about the topic.

Example

He couldn't shift his opinion even after hearing new facts.

Example

Can you shift your focus from your phone to the lesson?

Context: “time”

(verb) to change the time of something, usually to make it later or earlier. It's like when a class starts at a different time than before.

Example

The meeting was shifted to next week to give everyone more time to prepare.

Example

They didn't shift the deadline, so we still have to finish by Friday.

Example

Did they shift the concert time to later or earlier?

How to pronounce shifted

Pronunciation: [ʃɪftəd]

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