Rift

Pronunciation: /rɪft/

Definitions of rift

noun a separation or disagreement between people or groups

Example Sentences

A1 There was a rift between the two friends after the argument.

A2 The rift in the ground was caused by the earthquake.

B1 The political rift between the two parties grew wider as the election approached.

B2 The rift in their relationship was too deep to repair.

C1 The cultural rift between the two countries was evident in their differing traditions.

C2 The rift in the fabric of society was becoming more apparent as tensions rose.

Examples of rift in a Sentence

formal The rift between the two political parties continues to widen.

informal There's a huge rift between them and they don't talk anymore.

slang They had a massive rift and now they're not even friends.

figurative The rift in their relationship was like a deep chasm that could never be bridged.

Grammatical Forms of rift

• past tense: rifted
• plural: rifts
• comparative: more rifted
• superlative: most rifted
• present tense: rift
• future tense: will rift
• perfect tense: have rifted
• continuous tense: is rifting
• singular: rift
• positive degree: rift
• infinitive: to rift
• gerund: rifting
• participle: rifted

Origin and Evolution of rift

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old Norse

Story behind the word: The word 'rift' originated from Old Norse 'ripta' meaning a cleft or a split.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'rift' has retained its original meaning of a fissure or a break, but it has also come to be used metaphorically to describe a division or disagreement between people or groups.