Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
drift
verb
/drɪft/
Definition
To be carried slowly by a current of air or water.
Examples
- The boat began to drift away from the shore.
- He watched the leaves drift down from the trees in autumn.
- As the clouds drifted across the sky, she felt her mind wander.
Meaning
Drift refers to the gradual movement of something, often caused by external forces like wind or water, leading to a change in position without intentional effort.
Synonyms
- float
- glide
- wander
- drift away
- flow
