Shifting Definition & Meaning

shifting
adjective
  1. continuously varying; "taffeta with shifting colors"
  2. changing position or direction; "he drifted into the shifting crowd"; "their nervous shifting glances"; "shifty winds"
  3. (of soil) unstable; "shifting sands"; "unfirm earth"
noun
  1. the act of moving from one place to another; "his constant shifting disrupted the class"

"Shifting" in song lyrics

See how shifting is used in real songs:

  • "Rate of written symmetrics for power profits fit shifting"
    Analog Brothers — Analog Brothers Intro
  • "And I'ma move packs, looking like I'm change shifting"
    Boss Hogg Outlawz — Recognize a Playa
  • "Wondering rambling strange trip drifting turning shifting"
    George Clinton f/ Dr. Dre, Flavor Flav (Public Enemy) — Kickback

Usage tips for "shifting"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "shifting" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for shifting to find words that pair well.

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