Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
drift-apart
phrasal verb
/drɪft əˈpɑːrt/
Definition
To gradually become less close or distant from something or someone.
Examples
- Over the years, they began to drift apart as their interests changed.
- Many childhood friends drift apart when they go to different schools.
- After college, it was easy for us to drift apart since we moved to different cities.
Meaning
The phrase ‘drift apart’ refers to the process by which individuals or groups that were once close to each other slowly become more distant, often due to changing circumstances or loss of connection.
Synonyms
- separate
- move apart
- grow distant
- alienate
