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Ali M Posted 14 years ago
Vocabulary
Shift Vs Change
What's the difference between shift and change?
Can we use them instead of each other?
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climate change= climate shift
change in his philosophy= shift in his philosophy
change in= shift in
Can we use them instead of each other?
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climate change= climate shift
change in his philosophy= shift in his philosophy
change in= shift in
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Hi, Often, no difference is intended. But broadly speaking, here's how I see the difference. change can be small, gradual.
- Hi, Often, no difference is intended.
- But broadly speaking, here's how I see the difference.
- change can be small, gradual.
- Or big, sudden.
- shift suggests more 'from one position or state to another' A dictionary will give you details, as these words can be used in a variety of ways.
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Hi,
Often, no difference is intended. But broadly speaking, here's how I see the difference.
change can be small, gradual. Or big, sudden.
shift suggests more 'from one position or state to another'
Often, no difference is intended. But broadly speaking, here's how I see the difference.
change can be small, gradual. Or big, sudden.
shift suggests more 'from one position or state to another'
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