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

  1. Make shift as a verb (dated):

    To contrive; to invent a way of surmounting a difficulty.

  1. Make shift as an adjective:

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  1. Make shift as a noun:

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  1. Makeshift as a noun:

    A temporary (usually insubstantial) substitution.

  1. Makeshift as an adjective:

    Made to work or suffice; improvised; substituted.

    Examples:

    "They used the ledge and a few branches for a makeshift shelter."

  1. Makeshift as a noun (obsolete):

    A rogue; a shifty person.

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