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shift

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EN-UK/tuː ˈʃɪft/
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shift usage examples

🇩🇪DE🇬🇧EN

Floral prints shift back all int shops every spring.

🇩🇪DE🇬🇧EN

This season, retro cuts shift modern ones onto the catwalks.

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shift belongs to the topic "Fashion and Trends". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

shiftsich verschieben
shirtHemd
skirtRock
pantsHose
trousersHose
jeansJeanshose
shortskurze Hose

shift synonyms

Related words worth learning together

move
Broader verb for physical relocation; more general than 'shift' and used in many contexts.
slide
Denotes smooth, continuous movement along a surface; often a physical displacement similar to 'shift'.
budge
Usually means to move slightly (or refuse to move); often used in expressions indicating resistance to movement.
realign
Emphasizes restoring correct alignment or repositioning intentionally; more technical or deliberate than 'shift'.
change
General term for becoming different; can imply a more fundamental alteration than a small shift of position.
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🇬🇧en

Broader verb for physical relocation; more general than 'shift' and used in many contexts.

B1Very Often

She moved the hanger so the dress wouldn't crease.

🇬🇧en

Denotes smooth, continuous movement along a surface; often a physical displacement similar to 'shift'.

B1Often

The hem of her skirt slid down during the dance.

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budge

Usually means to move slightly (or refuse to move); often used in expressions indicating resistance to movement.

B2Rarely

The zipper wouldn't budge, so she couldn't adjust the fit.

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realign

Emphasizes restoring correct alignment or repositioning intentionally; more technical or deliberate than 'shift'.

B2Rarely

The window display was realigned to face the street after the renovation.

🇬🇧en

General term for becoming different; can imply a more fundamental alteration than a small shift of position.

B1Very Often

Trends change every season, so the store updates its displays.

🇬🇧en

Implies swapping one thing for another or changing between alternatives rather than a slight displacement.

B1Very Often

She switched her outfit for a more casual look.

🇬🇧en

Often implies an unintended or sudden movement; usually more accidental or undesirable than 'shift'.

B1Often

The strap slipped off her shoulder during the show.

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displace

More formal and stronger; implies removing from position or replacing rather than a small shift.

B2Rarely

New mannequins displaced the old display on the floor.

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nudge

Suggests a gentle push or slight intentional movement; emphasizes small, deliberate displacement.

B2Often

She nudged the dress slightly to straighten the hem.

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shuffle

Implies a series of small moves, rearrangement, or dragging steps; can be physical or procedural.

B2Often

She shuffled the clothes on the rail to group by color.

🇬🇧en

Implies changing position or settings to improve fit or appearance; more purposeful and fine-tuning than a mere shift.

B1Very Often

She adjusted the collar so it lay flat.

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shift meaning: what does it mean?

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shift is pronounced as /tuː ˈʃɪft/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

shift definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Floral prints shift back all int shops every spring. Translation: Каждую весну цветочные принты снова все смещают в ассортименте магазинов.

Is shift part of Fashion and Trends vocabulary?

Yes, shift (смещаться) can be learned in the Fashion and Trends topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is shift part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?

Yes, shift (смещаться) can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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