What does RIFTS mean?

Definition of Rifts 1. Parts of Speech

Rifts is a noun, the plural form of "rift".

2. Definitions

Rifts refer to a break or separation in something, such as a relationship, a rock formation, or a glacier.

3. Pronunciations (US, UK)

• US: /rɪfts/
• UK: /rɪfts/

4. Origin and Usage

The word "rift" comes from Middle English "ryft", which means "a split or crack". The plural form "rifts" is commonly used to describe breaks or separations in various contexts, such as in geology, relationships, or politics.

5. Synonyms

• Breaks
• Separations
• Divisions
• Cracks
• Fractures

6. Related Words

• Drift
• Shift
• Lifts
• Gifts
• Wafts

7. Example Sentences

• The rifts in the rock formation were caused by years of erosion.
• The rift between the two political parties grew wider as the election approached.
• The couple decided to separate due to irreconcilable rifts in their relationship.
• The melting of the ice sheet caused deep rifts in the glacier.