shiff (Meaning)
shiff (v. i.)
To divide; to distribute.
To make a change or changes; to change position; to move; to veer; to substitute one thing for another; -- used in the various senses of the transitive verb.
To resort to expedients for accomplishing a purpose; to contrive; to manage.
To practice indirect or evasive methods.
To slip to one side of a ship, so as to destroy the equilibrum; -- said of ballast or cargo; as, the cargo shifted.
Synonyms & Antonyms of shiff
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shiff Sentence Examples
- The captain deftly shifted the ship's course to avoid a dangerous reef.
- The stock market experienced a dramatic shift in value, leaving investors reeling.
- The politician strategically shifted his stance on a controversial issue to appease voters.
- The river's current rapidly shifted, making it difficult to navigate.
- The gearshift of the car malfunctioned, causing it to lurch forward unexpectedly.
- The artist subtly shifted the colors in her painting to create a more vibrant effect.
- The weather suddenly shifted from clear skies to a torrential downpour.
- The suspect shifted his weight nervously, indicating his guilt.
- The director subtly shifted the focus of the scene to highlight a particular character.
- The tectonic plates subtly shifted, causing a minor earthquake.
FAQs About the word shiff
To divide; to distribute., To make a change or changes; to change position; to move; to veer; to substitute one thing for another; -- used in the various senses
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The captain deftly shifted the ship's course to avoid a dangerous reef.
The stock market experienced a dramatic shift in value, leaving investors reeling.
The politician strategically shifted his stance on a controversial issue to appease voters.
The river's current rapidly shifted, making it difficult to navigate.
