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drift

/drɪft/
Main Example

The drift of the leaves in the wind was beautiful.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A slow movement or change from one place to another.

Other Example

The drift of the clouds signaled a change in the weather.

We watched the drift of the boat across the lake.

The drift of the snowflakes created a peaceful scene.

Synonyms

gentle drift

slow drift

natural drift

Synonyms

flow

movement

glide

drift

/drɪft/
Main Example

The boat began to drift away from the shore.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Verb (v.)

To move slowly and without a specific direction.

Other Example

The leaves began to drift down from the trees.

He let his thoughts drift as he stared out the window.

The balloon started to drift away into the sky.

Synonyms

drift away

drift off

drift along

Synonyms

float

wander

glide

drift

/drɪft/
Main Example

The clouds drifted across the sky.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Verb (v.)

To be carried along by currents of air or water.

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drift

/drɪft/
Main Example

There has been a drift in public opinion on this issue.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A gradual change in opinion or feeling.

Other Example
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drift

/drɪft/
Main Example

I tend to drift off during long lectures.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Verb (v.)

To lose focus or attention.

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drift

/drɪft/
Main Example

The snow drift was high after the storm.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A pile or accumulation of snow or sand.

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drift

/drɪft/
Main Example

I have a drift of what the plan is.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A vague or general idea.

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