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1. A cleft or fissure in the earth, in a rock, etc.: While Richard was hiking in the mountain, he saw many rifts in its surface.
2. An opening or break in the clouds or mist: Adam and his family could see some stars and the moon through the rifts in night sky.
3. A situation in which two people, groups, etc., no longer have a friendly relationship: Greg, the marriage counselor, told Andy, "The lack of harmony and devotion will only increase the rift between you and your wife."
4. Etymology: from Scandinavian ript, meanng "breach" and pronounced "rift."
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2. An opening or break in the clouds or mist: Adam and his family could see some stars and the moon through the rifts in night sky.
3. A situation in which two people, groups, etc., no longer have a friendly relationship: Greg, the marriage counselor, told Andy, "The lack of harmony and devotion will only increase the rift between you and your wife."
4. Etymology: from Scandinavian ript, meanng "breach" and pronounced "rift."
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