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make shift

The phrase “make shift” has 2 syllables: make shift

It's pronounced as /meɪk ʃɪft/

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In the thesaurus, “make shift” has 51 synonyms and 17 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for make shift along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for make shift

Antonyms for make shift

Meanings of make shift

  • verb
    1. To contrive; to invent a way of surmounting a difficulty.
  • noun
    1. A temporary (usually insubstantial) substitution.
    2. A rogue; a shifty person.
  • adjective
    1. Made to work or suffice; improvised; substituted.

Example Sentences

  • During the camping trip, they had to make shift with whatever supplies they could find.
  • When the storm damaged their roof, they had to make shift repairs until a contractor could come.
  • She decided to make shift a costume from old clothes for the party.
  • The team had to make shift arrangements when their main presenter canceled at the last minute.
  • He often has to make shift with limited resources to complete his projects on time.

On this page you'll find 68 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to make shift, such as: afford, alternate, alternative, another, backup, carry on, collapse.

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