drifted

[drɪftɪd]

drifted Definition

  • 1move slowly, especially as a result of outside forces, with no control over direction
  • 2be carried along by currents of air or water

Using drifted: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "drifted" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The boat drifted aimlessly on the sea.

  • Example

    The snowflakes drifted down from the sky.

  • Example

    Her mind drifted away from the conversation.

  • Example

    The balloon drifted off into the distance.

  • Example

    The car drifted off the road and crashed into a tree.

drifted Synonyms and Antonyms

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Antonyms for drifted

Phrases with drifted

  • gradually become less friendly and more distant from someone

    Example

    After college, we drifted apart and lost touch.

  • move or continue without any plan or purpose

    Example

    She was just drifting along, not sure what to do with her life.

  • gradually move away from someone or something

    Example

    The boat slowly drifted away from the shore.

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Summary: drifted in Brief

To 'drift' [drɪftɪd] means to move slowly without control over direction, often due to external forces like air or water currents. It can also mean to become less friendly with someone, as in 'we drifted apart.' 'Drift' can be used in phrases like 'drift apart,' 'drift along,' and 'drift away.'