Synonyms of shift
101 similar words · 1 opposite word
Another word for shift is workshift. Other synonyms of shift are turn of duty, relocate, transfer, budge and interchange.
Synonyms and similar words for shift
nounA change of workers, now specifically a set group of workers or period of working time.
- workshiftA scheduled period of employment; a shift.
- turn of dutyA period of work in one's occupation, usually scheduled and lasting several hours.
verbTo move from one place to another; to redistribute.
- relocate
- transfer
- budgeTo move; to shift from a fixed position.
- interchange
- moveTo change place or posture; to go, in any manner, from one place or position to another.
- rearrangeTo change the order or arrangement of (one or more items).
- redistribute
- stir
- travel
verbTo change in form or character; switch.
- swap
- commute
- counterchange
- exchange
- replace
- substitute
- switchTo shift to another circuit.
- transpose
- convert
- developTo progress through a sequence of stages.
- evolveTo change or transform (something).
- metamorphizeTo transform or change; metamorphose.
- metamorphoseTo transform (something) so that it has a completely different appearance.
- reconvertTo convert.
- transfigurateTo transfigure or transform.
- transfigureTo transform the outward appearance of; to convert into a different form, state or substance.
- transformTo change the nature, condition or function of; to change in nature, disposition, heart, character, etc.; to convert.
- transmogrifyTo substantially or completely alter the form of.
- transmuteTo change or convert one thing to another, or from one state or form to another.
- draw figuratively, obsoleteTo change (something) into another thing; to convert, to transform.
- transume archaicTo change, convert.
verbTo change position; to move.
- repositionTo put into a new position.
verbTo dispose of, remove.
- get rid ofTo rid oneself of; to cause oneself to be free of or released from.
- remove
- junk
- 86
- binTo dispose of (something) by putting it into a bin, or as if putting it into a bin.
- can
- cast asideSynonym of discard.
- cast off
- cast away
- chuckTo discard, to throw away.
- chuck awayTo discard, or throw away.
- chuck out
- discardTo throw away, to reject.
- dispose of
- ditch
- dump
- jettisonTo let go or get rid of as being useless or defective.
- pitchTo throw away; discard.
- scrap
- throw asideSynonym of discard.
- throw away
- throw outTo discard; to dispense with something; to throw away.
- tossTo discard; to throw away.
- trash
verbTo hurry; to move quickly.
- hasten
- rush
- fly
- scramble
- get a move onTo hurry up, to get moving.
- haulOf the wind: to shift fore (more towards the bow).
- hurtle
- bustle
- haul ass
- haul one's ashes
- hie
- hump itTo depart in a hurry; to flee.
- hurry
- hustle
- make hasteTo hurry or hasten.
- make tracksTo leave or depart, especially hurriedly; to go away.
- move it
- rattle one's hocksTo hurry up; to get moving.
- screamTo move quickly; to race.
- skedaddle US
- speed
- zip
- zoom
verbTo engage in sexual petting with.
- fondle
- grope
- canoodleTo caress, fondle, or pet (someone); also, to have sexual intercourse with (someone); to make love with.
- caressTo touch or kiss lovingly; to fondle.
- cosset
- dallyTo caress, especially of a sexual nature; to fondle or pet.
- dandle
- dawt UK, dialectalTo fondle or caress.
- faddle UK, dialectal
- feel upTo grope someone, especially someone's breasts, in a sexual manner.
- grabbleTo touch (someone) with one's hands or fingers, sometimes in a sexual way.
- pet
- pettle UK, dialectalTo fondle or pet; to pamper.
- tiddle UK, dialectal
- touch up
- worshipTo touch, fondle, or kiss in an intensely sensual way.
- chuckle archaic
- coax obsoleteTo fondle, kid, pet, tease.
- fond obsolete
- nantle obsolete
- smuggle obsolete
Opposite of shift
verbTo manipulate a binary number by moving all of its digits left or right; compare rotate.
- unshiftTo release the shift key on a computer or typewriter keyboard.
Meaning of shift
- noun A movement to do something, a beginning.
- noun An act of shifting; a slight movement or change.
- noun A share, a portion assigned on division.
shift in other languages
Questions about synonyms of shift
- What is another word for shift?
- Shift has 101 synonyms on Word.ws, such as workshift, turn of duty, relocate, transfer, budge, interchange, move and rearrange.
- What is the opposite of shift?
- The opposite of shift is unshift.
- What does shift mean?
- Shift means a movement to do something, a beginning.
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