lifted
6 synonyms and 1 antonyms for lifted, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Raised up or held high.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use lifted
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From lift + -ed.
Full origin of lifted →Frequently asked questions
What does “lifted” mean?
The word “lifted” means raised up or held high. In plain terms, raised up, or (less commonly) taken without permission.
How do you pronounce “lifted”?
“Lifted” is pronounced LIHF-tihd (/ˈlɪftɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “lifted” in a sentence?
Here is “lifted” used in a sentence: “She stood with her chin lifted, refusing to back down.”
What is the opposite of “lifted”?
The opposite of “lifted” — its antonyms — is non-lifted.
What part of speech is “lifted”?
“Lifted” is an adjective.
Is “lifted” a common word?
“Lifted” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “lifted” have?
“Lifted” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: raised up or held high.
What are the two main meanings of lifted?
Lifted can mean raised up or held high, as in a lifted arm or a lifted gaze. In informal or slang use it can also mean stolen, as when someone says an item was lifted from a shop.
How can you tell whether lifted means raised or stolen?
Context makes the meaning clear. When lifted describes something physically raised or elevated, it means raised up; when it describes property being taken without permission, it means stolen.
What words commonly go with lifted in the sense of stolen?
In the stolen sense, lifted is often followed by from, as in lifted from a store or lifted from a pocket. This use is informal and usually implies small-scale theft such as shoplifting.