shifted
Pronunciation: [ʃɪftəd]
Word
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?
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