Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Rifts.
Rifts - as a noun
A gap between cloud masses
Example: "The sun shone through a rift in the clouds"
A narrow fissure in rock
A personal or social separation (as between opposing factions)
Example: "They hoped to avoid a break in relations"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
breachbreakfalling outruptureseveranceHypernyms (Closely Related)
breakupdetachmentseparationHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Rifts - as a verb
To form a rift; to split open.
To cleave; to rive; to split.
Example: "To rift an oak"
(obsolete outside scotland and northern britain) to belch.
Example Sentences
"The earthquake caused deep rifts in the ground."
"There are growing political rifts between the two parties."
"The family tried to mend their rifts and reconcile."
"The diver explored the underwater rifts and caves."
"The explorers encountered treacherous rifts in the icy terrain."
Word Game Points
Is RIFTS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, rifts is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
RIFTS has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is RIFTS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, rifts is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordRIFTS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.
Is RIFTS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, rifts is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordRIFTS has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.