Word
lifted
Phoneticslift·ed, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɫɪftəd/
UK/lˈɪftɪd/
Definitions
01moved upward
A2 · Elementary
v. moved something to a higher position.
v. the past tense of lift, indicating the action of raising something to a higher level or position.
“He lifted the heavy box onto the top shelf with some help.”
“The crane lifted the steel beam into place with remarkable precision, allowing the construction crew to secure the frame before the storm arrived.”
02removed a rule
B2 · Upper Intermediate Law
v. ended a rule, law, or restriction.
v. the past tense of lift, referring to the formal removal or rescinding of a restriction, ban, or legal requirement.
“The government finally lifted the travel ban after the health crisis ended.”
“Once the security threat had been thoroughly neutralised, the authorities lifted the curfew, permitting residents to return to their normal routines.”
03raised up
B1 · Intermediate
adj. held or fixed in a high position.
adj. positioned or held at a higher level than the surrounding area.
“She stood with a lifted chin, looking confident during her speech.”
“The architect designed a lifted platform for the garden, providing a clear view of the valley below while protecting the delicate plants.”
Antonyms
04stolen
C1 · Advanced Informal · Slang
adj. taken without permission; stolen.
adj. describing property that has been taken illegally or shoplifted.
“The police found the lifted car abandoned in a quiet alleyway.”
“The detective suspected the jewellery was lifted from the display case during the confusion of the fire alarm.”
Usage
Often used in British English slang to describe shoplifted goods.
Etymology
From lift + -ed.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- A2 · Elementary
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