5 letter words ending in IFT

Shift

Part of Speech: Noun, verb

Definition: As a noun, shift refers to a change in position or direction. As a verb, it means to move or change something from one place or position to another.

Pronunciations: US: /ʃɪft/, UK: /ʃɪft/

Origin and Usage: The word shift originated from the Old English word sciftan, which means to divide or distribute. The word has been in use since the 14th century. It is commonly used in the context of work or employment, where it refers to a specific period of time during which an employee is scheduled to work.

Synonyms: As a noun, shift can be synonymous with change, alteration, or modification. As a verb, it can be synonymous with move, transfer, or relocate.

Related Words: Drift, swift, grift, rift, lift.

Example Sentences:

• She worked the night shift at the hospital.
• He shifted his weight from one foot to the other.
• They had to shift the furniture to make room for the new couch.
• The company decided to shift its focus to online sales.
• The political climate has shifted in recent years.

clift

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A steep rock face or cliff.

Pronunciation (US): /klɪft/

Pronunciation (UK): /klɪft/

Origin and Usage: The word "clift" originated from Middle English "clif" which means "rock, cliff". It has been used in English since the 14th century. It is commonly used in British English.

Synonyms: Cliff, precipice, crag, bluff, escarpment.

Related Words: Clifts, clifts, drift, lift, rift.

Example Sentences:

• She stood at the edge of the clift, looking down at the ocean below.
• The climbers scaled the clift with ropes and harnesses.
• The birds nested on the narrow ledges of the clift.

Drift

Part of Speech: Noun, Verb

Definition:

• Noun: A continuous slow movement from one place to another, especially in a fluid.
• Verb: To be carried along by currents of air or water.

Pronunciations:

• US: /drɪft/
• UK: /drɪft/

Origin and Usage:

The word "drift" originated from the Old Norse word "drift" which means "a driving" or "a push". It has been used in English since the 16th century and has been used in various contexts such as the movement of snow, sand, or water. It is commonly used in the context of ocean currents or air currents.

Synonyms:

• Flow
• Movement
• Current
• Stream
• Surge

Related Words:

• Drill
• Drain
• Drive
• Dried
• Drier

Example Sentences:

• The drift of the ocean currents carried the ship off course.
• The snow drifts piled up against the side of the house.
• The boat began to drift aimlessly in the calm water.
• The wind was so strong that it caused the sand to drift across the beach.

Heres the requested information on "grift": Parts of Speech

Noun, verb

Definitions

• (noun) a fraudulent scheme or swindle; a confidence game
• (verb) to obtain money or property through fraudulent or dishonest means

Pronunciations

• US: /ɡrɪft/
• UK: /ɡrɪft/

Origin and Usage

The word "grift" originated in the United States in the early 20th century, likely as a slang term for "graft," which referred to political corruption. Over time, "grift" came to be associated with confidence games and other types of fraud. Today, it is commonly used to describe any scheme or swindle that involves deception or dishonesty.

Synonyms

• scam
• fraud
• swindle
• con
• deception

Related Words

• craft
• drift
• gifts
• shift
• swift

Example Sentences

• He lost all his savings in a grift orchestrated by a group of fraudsters.
• She grifted thousands of dollars from unsuspecting investors before being caught by the authorities.

Swift

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun, Verb

Definition: (adj.) happening or done quickly and immediately; (n.) a small bird with long, narrow wings that flies very fast; (v.) to move quickly or suddenly in a particular direction

Pronunciations: US: /swɪft/; UK: /swɪft/

Origin and Usage: The word "swift" originated from Old English "swift" meaning "moving quickly or lightly." It has been used as an adjective, noun, and verb in the English language since the 14th century. The adjective "swift" is commonly used to describe actions or movements that are carried out quickly and efficiently. The noun "swift" refers to a type of bird that is known for its speed and agility in flight. The verb "swift" means to move quickly or suddenly in a particular direction.

Synonyms: (adj.) fast, quick, rapid, speedy; (n.) bird, avian; (v.) dart, dash, fly, race

Related Words: drift, shift, grift, clift, rift

Example Sentences:

• The runner was so swift that he won the race easily.
• The swift is a small bird that can fly at speeds of up to 70 miles per hour.
• She swiftly dodged the ball and scored a goal.