rift — a crack, split, or break in something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a crack, split, or break in something
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪft/
Example Sentences
- The couple's relationship developed a rift after he forgot their anniversary for the third time.
- My friendship with Jake hit a major rift when he ate my last slice of pizza without asking.
- The geological rift in this valley was formed millions of years ago.
rift
NOUN[/rɪft/]
a crack, split, or break in something
A sudden rift split the desert floor, swallowing the explorer's jeep whole.
Through the rift, debris drift as the swift bird takes flight!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old Norse 'rift' meaning a crack or fissure, related to the verb 'rifa' meaning to tear or split. The word entered Middle English through Scandinavian influence.
Breakdown
rift (noun) - a single morpheme with no further breakdown; from Old Norse rift (crack, tear) = rift
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📝Examples
“The couple's relationship developed a rift after he forgot their anniversary for the third time.”
“My friendship with Jake hit a major rift when he ate my last slice of pizza without asking.”
“The geological rift in this valley was formed millions of years ago.”
“There's a rift in our study group ever since someone leaked the answers to yesterday's quiz.”
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