Definitions
There are 17 meanings of the word
Drifted.
How to pronounce drifted:
US
Drifted - 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)
purport11Drifted - as a verb
Be in motion due to some air or water current
Example: "The leaves were blowing in the wind"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
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 boat drifted slowly down the river."
"She closed her eyes and drifted off to sleep."
"The clouds drifted across the sky."
"The leaves drifted to the ground in autumn."
"His mind drifted back to his childhood memories."
Word Game Points
Is DRIFTED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, drifted is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DRIFTED has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is DRIFTED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, drifted is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDRIFTED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is DRIFTED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, drifted is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDRIFTED has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
