Definitions
There are 17 meanings of the word
Drift.
How to pronounce drift:
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Drift - as a noun
The gradual departure from an intended course due to external influences (as a ship or plane)
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
action8activity16natural actionnatural processHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A process of linguistic change over a period of time
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
linguistic processHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A large mass of material that is heaped up by the wind or by water currents
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
mass6Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A general tendency to change (as of opinion)
Example: "Not openly liberal but that is the trend of the book"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
movement15trend6Hypernyms (Closely Related)
disposition14inclination13tendency14Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The pervading meaning or tenor
Example: "Caught the general drift of the conversation"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
purport11Drift - as a verb
Be in motion due to some air or water current
Example: "The leaves were blowing in the wind"
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be adriftfloat8Hypernyms (Closely Related)
go3locomote12move9travel9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Wander from a direct course or at random
Example: "The child strayed from the path and her parents lost sight of her"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
err3stray8Move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
Example: "The gypsies roamed the woods"
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cast6ramble10range6roam6roll4rove7stray8swan7vagabond15wander10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
go3locomote12move9travel9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Vary or move from a fixed point or course
Example: "Stock prices are drifting higher"
Live unhurriedly, irresponsibly, or freely
Example: "My son drifted around for years in california before going to law school"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
freewheel18Move in an unhurried fashion
Example: "The unknown young man drifted among the invited guests"
Cause to be carried by a current
Example: "Drift the boats downstream"
Drive slowly and far afield for grazing
Example: "Drift the cattle herds westwards"
Be subject to fluctuation
Example: "The stock market drifted upward"
Be piled up in banks or heaps by the force of wind or a current
Example: "Snow drifting several feet high"
Example Sentences
"The drift of the conversation was lost on me."
"The drift of the river carried the debris downstream."
"The car made a sudden drift to the left."
"He was pulled away by the drift of the crowd."
"The ship was caught in a strong ocean drift."
Word Game Points
Is DRIFT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, drift is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DRIFT has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is DRIFT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, drift is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDRIFT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
Is DRIFT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, drift is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDRIFT has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
