The difference between Make shift and Makeshift
When used as nouns, make shift means ., whereas makeshift means a temporary (usually insubstantial) substitution.
When used as adjectives, make shift means ., whereas makeshift means made to work or suffice.
Make shift is also verb with the meaning: to contrive.
check bellow for the other definitions of Make shift and Makeshift
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Make shift as a verb (dated):
To contrive; to invent a way of surmounting a difficulty.
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Make shift as an adjective:
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Make shift as a noun:
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Makeshift as a noun:
A temporary (usually insubstantial) substitution.
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Makeshift as an adjective:
Made to work or suffice; improvised; substituted.
Examples:
"They used the ledge and a few branches for a makeshift shelter."
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Makeshift as a noun (obsolete):
A rogue; a shifty person.