Shift Synonyms and Antonyms

shĭft
To leave or discard for another
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. change
  2. switch
To go or cause to go from one place to another
(Verb)
To put in gear
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. move
  2. change gears
  3. dislocate
  4. double-clutch
  5. displace
  6. downshift
  7. disturb
  8. lurch
  9. stir
  10. split shift
  11. put in drive
  12. shake
  13. budge
  14. agitate
  15. pitch
A working period
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. time
  2. spell
  3. turn
  4. stint
  5. bout
  6. go
  7. hitch
  8. inning
  9. work-shift
  10. stretch
  11. tour
  12. trick
  13. working-time
  14. watch
  15. hours
  16. duty period
To manage
(Verb)
Something used temporarily or reluctantly when other means are not available
(Noun)
An often sudden change or departure, as in a trend
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. tack
  2. turn
  3. twist
The process or an instance of passing from one form, state, or stage to another
(Noun)
A loose-fitting dress hanging straight from the shoulders without a waist
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. chemise
  2. sack
The key on the typewriter keyboard that shifts from lower-case letters to upper-case letters
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. shift-key

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