Drift /dɹɪft/

The meaning and definition of Drift, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun

(physical) Movement; that which moves or is moved.
The act or motion of drifting; the force which impels or drives; an overpowering influence or impulse.

verb

To move slowly, especially pushed by currents of water, air, etc.
“The balloon was drifting in the breeze.”
To move haphazardly without any destination.
“He drifted from town to town, never settling down.”

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