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- [lift]
- /lɪft/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [lift]
- /lɪft/
Definitions of liftable word
- verb with object liftable to move or bring (something) upward from the ground or other support to a higher position; hoist. 1
- verb with object liftable to raise or direct upward: He lifted his arm in a gesture of farewell; to lift one's head. 1
- verb with object liftable to remove or rescind by an official act, as a ban, curfew, or tax: a court decision to lift the ban on strikes by teachers. 1
- verb with object liftable to stop or put an end to (a boycott, blockade, etc.): The citizenry will have to conserve food and water until the siege against the city is lifted. 1
- verb with object liftable to hold up or display on high. 1
- verb with object liftable to raise in rank, condition, estimation, etc.; elevate or exalt (sometimes used reflexively): His first book lifted him from obscurity. By hard work they lifted themselves from poverty. 1
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Origin of liftable
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; 1955-60 for def 10; Middle English liften < Old Norse lypta, derivative of lopt air, cognate with German lüften literally, to take aloft; see loft
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Parts of speech for Liftable
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
liftable popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
liftable usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for liftable
adj liftable
- mobile — capable of moving or being moved readily.
- ambulatory — of, relating to, or designed for walking
- portable — portability
- adaptable — If you describe a person or animal as adaptable, you mean that they are able to change their ideas or behaviour in order to deal with new situations.
- adjustable — If something is adjustable, it can be changed to different positions or sizes.
adjective liftable
- transport — to carry, move, or convey from one place to another.
Antonyms for liftable
adj liftable
- immovable — incapable of being moved; fixed; stationary.
- permanent — existing perpetually; everlasting, especially without significant change.
- unmovable — capable of being moved; not fixed in one place, position, or posture.
- fixed — fastened, attached, or placed so as to be firm and not readily movable; firmly implanted; stationary; rigid.
- transport — to carry, move, or convey from one place to another.
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