Simple meaning
What does Lift mean?
to raise up.
Dictionary definition
To raise something up to a higher position.
Example sentences
Lift in a sentence
easy
The character will lift across the field.
medium
In science class, we watched how objects lift over time.
hard
Writers use words like lift to show clear movement and direction in a scene.
Synonyms
Words like Lift
raiseClose meaning in many contexts.
hoistSimilar meaning with a slightly different tone.
Antonyms
Opposite words
lowerA helpful opposite in common use.
dropAnother useful contrast word.
Word family
Lift word family
Base word
lift
verb
lifts
Raises now or often.
verb
lifting
Raising now.
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Practice 1
What does lift mean?
LIFT means to raise up.
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