Is the word lifts a noun?

Yes, "lifts" can be a noun. It has two main uses as a noun:

1. Plural of "lift": It refers to multiple instances of the act of lifting something, or multiple devices used for lifting.

* Example: "The workers took several lifts to move the heavy crates."

2. Elevator: In some places, especially in British English, "lifts" is the common word for an elevator.

* Example: "We took the lifts to the top floor."

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