rift
|rift|
B2
/rɪft/
break or split
Etymology
Etymology Information
'rift' originates from Old Norse, specifically the word 'rift,' where 'rift' meant 'a break or opening.'
Historical Evolution
'rift' changed from the Old Norse word 'rift' and eventually became the modern English word 'rift'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a break or opening,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a crack, split, or break in something.
A rift appeared in the ice.
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Noun 2
a serious break in friendly relations.
The rift between the two countries has widened.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39