rift
A chasm or fissureA chasm or fissure.
» A deep rift opened up between them.
Eine tiefe Kluft tat sich zwischen ihnen auf. — Yorwba
Между ними разверзлась глубокая пропасть. — marafon
Sladey · Tatoeba · CC BY 2.0 FRMeaning
4 sensesA chasm or fissure.
The Grand Canyon is a rift in the Earth's surface, but is smaller than some of the undersea ones.
Riss
тре́щинаtréščina, разры́вrazrýv, рассе́линаrassélina
a narrow fissure in rock
(figuratively)A lack of cohesion; a state of conflict, incompatibility, or emotional distance.
My marriage is in trouble: the fight created a rift between us and we can't reconnect.
A break in the clouds, fog, mist etc., which allows light through.
просве́тprosvét
A shallow place in a stream; a ford.
Examples
4 sentencesA deep rift opened up between them.
ruМежду ними разверзлась глубокая пропасть. — marafon
deEine tiefe Kluft tat sich zwischen ihnen auf. — Yorwba
Sami's drinking caused a rift in his marriage.
The rift between Tom and Mary seems permanent.
deDas Zerwürfnis zwischen Tom und Maria scheint endgültig zu sein. — raggione
My granddaughter's behaviour has caused a rift in our family.
ruПоведение моей внучки вызвало раскол в нашей семье. — Selena777
deDas Verhalten meiner Enkelin führte zu einer Kluft innerhalb unserer Familie. — Dani6187
Translations
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Origin
From Middle English rift, of North Germanic origin; akin to Danish rift, Norwegian BokmålFrom Middle English rift, of North Germanic origin; akin to Danish rift, Norwegian Bokmål rift (“breach”), Old Norse rífa (“to tear”). More at rive.
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Forms
plural: riftsSynonyms
5 synonyms- a personal or social separation (as between opposing factions):rupturebreachbreakseverancefalling out
Word family
7 related wordsSee also
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