Rift ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Rift ( noun )

A crack or break in a surface or solid object; a gap or divide between two groups or things.

Origin:

Old english rift "split, cleft", of germanic origin; related to german riss and dutch rift.

Examples:

1. A rift in the earth's crust created the Grand Canyon.
2. There was a rift between the two friends.
3. The rift between the two countries had grown wider.
4. The rift in the party caused a split in its ranks.
5. The rift in the relationship could not be repaired.

(As a verb)

Rift ( verb )

A crack or break in a surface or solid object; a gap or divide between two groups or things.

Origin:

Old english rift "split, cleft", of germanic origin; related to german riss and dutch rift.

Examples:

1. A rift in the earth's crust created the Grand Canyon.
2. There was a rift between the two friends.
3. The rift between the two countries had grown wider.
4. The rift in the party caused a split in its ranks.
5. The rift in the relationship could not be repaired.