Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
drifted
verb
/ˈdrɪftɪd/
Definition
Moved slowly, usually in a particular direction, often without a clear aim or purpose.
Examples
- As the boat drifted down the river, the passengers enjoyed the serene view.
- After the argument, she drifted away from her friends for a while.
- He drifted off to sleep while reading his book.
Meaning
The term ‘drifted’ refers to the act of being carried along by currents of air or water or wandering without a fixed direction.
Synonyms
- Floated
- Wandered
- Sighed
- Strayed
- Meandered
