Synonyms for

Shifted

Verb / ˈʃɪftɪd / Another word for shifted — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Shifted means to move or change position.

Synonyms & similar words

agitate stir tilt shift dislodge transfer wobble budge change switch lurch reposition pitch changeover careen moved relocated transferred switched altered adjusted adapted modified transformed converted turned twisted rotated swiveled revolved flipped flicked toggled displaced

Synonyms by register

Formal

altered modified adjusted rearranged

Informal

moved changed switched jiggled

Literary

transposed displaced repositioned

Antonyms

fixed static stable immobile unchanged stationary rooted

Common collocations

  • shifted gears
  • shifted focus
  • shifted perspective
  • shifted position
  • shifted responsibility
  • shifted the blame
  • shifted weight

Word family

noun shift
verb shift
adjective shifted
adverb shiftily

Usage note

The word 'shifted' often implies a gradual or subtle change rather than an abrupt one. Be mindful of context, as it can refer to physical movement, a change in opinion, or a change in responsibility.

Example sentences

  1. I shifted my weight to my other foot.
  2. She shifted the gears on her bicycle.
  3. He shifted the furniture around in the room.
  4. The wind shifted direction and blew the smoke away.
  5. They shifted their focus to a new project.

Quotes

  • We must shift our emphasis from economic efficiency and materialism towards a sustainable quality of life and to healing of our society, of our people and our ecological systems. - Janet Holmes à Court
  • The only thing constant in life is change. - François de la Rochefoucauld
  • Change your thoughts and you change your world. - Norman Vincent Peale

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