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Definition shifting in British English

shifting adjective

adjective

/ˈʃɪftɪŋ/

1

shifting objects, lights, or shadows frequently change their shape or appearance

Example

shifting patterns of light

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variable brief short-term

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2

shifting things such as standards or relationships are always changing

Example

shifting moral values

Synonyms and related words

all/other things being equal away beyond/out of (all) recognition acquainted a hungry mouth (to feed) an old friend/ally/enemy etc

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Definition shifting in British English