Definition, synonyms and related words
Verb
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simple past tense and past participle of shift
"The heavy box was shifted to the other side of the room yesterday."
In plain English: Shifted means to move something from its original place to another position.
"The heavy box shifted when I tried to carry it up the stairs."
Example Sentences
"The heavy box shifted when I tried to carry it up the stairs."
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"The crowd shifted nervously as the announcement was made."
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"She shifted her weight from one foot to the other while waiting in line."
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"After the heavy rain, the sand on the beach had shifted near our campsite."
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