rift Meaning & Definition
What Does Rift Mean?
Rift is a noun that means A chasm or fissure. It is also used to mean A break in the clouds, fog, mist etc., which allows light through. As a verb, it means To form a rift; to split open. As a verb, it means (obsolete outside Scotland and northern Britain) To belch.
Rift at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ɹɪft// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | break, breach and rupture |
| Plural | rifts |
| Verb forms | rifts, rifting, rifted |
Rift Definition (Noun)
- A chasm or fissure.
My marriage is in trouble: the fight created a rift between us and we can't reconnect.
- A break in the clouds, fog, mist etc., which allows light through.
- A shallow place in a stream; a ford.
Rift as a Verb
- To form a rift; to split open.
- To cleave; to rive; to split.
to rift an oak
Verb
- (obsolete outside Scotland and northern Britain) To belch.
Synonyms of Rift
Rift synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Rift
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Rift in a Sentence
My marriage is in trouble: the fight created a rift between us and we can't reconnect.
to rift an oak
Word Forms & Grammar
rift (plural rifts)
rift (third-person singular simple present rifts, present participle rifting, simple past and past participle rifted)
rift
Words That Rhyme With Rift
Origin of Rift
Origin 1: From Middle English rift, of North Germanic origin; akin to Danish rift, Norwegian Bokmål rift (“breach”), Old Norse rífa (“to tear”). More at rive.
Origin 2: From Old Norse rypta.
How to Pronounce Rift
You say rift as //ɹɪft//. It has 1 syllable.
Questions People Ask About Rift
Is rift a noun or a verb?
Rift is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for rift?
Words with a similar meaning to rift include break, breach and rupture. See the full list of rift synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of rift?
The plural of rift is rifts.
What is the past tense of rift?
The past tense of rift is rifted. The present participle is rifting.