Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
drift-away
phrasal verb
/drɪft əˈweɪ/
Definition
To gradually move away from something or someone, often in a careless or unintended manner.
Examples
- As the boat started to drift away, we realized we might be lost at sea.
- Over the years, we drifted away from our childhood friends.
- She let her worries drift away as she sat by the beach.
Meaning
Drift away signifies a slow or gradual separation, whether it be in a physical sense or in relation to thoughts and feelings. It conveys a sense of losing connection over time.
Synonyms
- slip away
- fade away
- float away
- separate
