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The teacher used shift to explain how change can happen over time.
What does Shift mean?
to move or change.
Dictionary definition
To move or change position, direction, or focus.
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In science class, we tracked data to see when values would shift during the experiment.
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During discussion, students compared how shift changed the process and affected the final outcome.
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What does shift mean?
Shift means to move or change.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to shift?
Move is close in meaning to shift in this context.
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Which word or phrase is a useful contrast for shift?
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MeaningShift means to move or change.
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shifting
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