lifted (A2)
verb
Pronunciation: /lɪft/
Definition
To move something to a higher position, or to rise to a higher position.
Examples
She could barely lift the suitcase.
The crane will lift the heavy steel beams.
Regional English
- BrE lift (United Kingdom) context: building transport equivalent: elevator Lift is the usual British word for an elevator.
- AmE elevator (United States) context: building transport equivalent: lift Elevator is the usual American word for a lift.
How to Use lifted
- lift up (phrasal verb)
- To raise something or someone to a higher level. — "Can you help me lift up this table?"
- lift off (phrasal verb)
- To rise from the ground, especially for aircraft or rockets. — "The rocket will lift off at dawn."
- lift out (phrasal verb)
- To remove something from a place by lifting. — "She carefully lifted out the fragile vase from the box."
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