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first shifts

first shifts is the plural of first shift.

Meaning of first shift

Noun

first shift (plural first shifts)

  1. A regularly scheduled period of work, the first one in the standard working day of any particular company: usually during the day; and often from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
    • Near-synonym: day shift (often synonymous)
    Synonyms:
    day shift
  2. A group of workers who work during this time slot.
    • Near-synonym: day shift (often synonymous)
    Synonyms:
    day shift

Questions about first shifts

What is first shifts the plural of?
First shifts is the plural of first shift.

Words near first shifts in the dictionary

  1. first sergeant
  2. first sergeants
  3. first session
  4. first sessions
  5. first shift
  6. first shifts
  7. first sleep
  8. first sleeps
  9. first slip
  10. first slips
  11. First Son

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