What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
drifts
Example
The boat drifted aimlessly in the calm waters. [drifted: past tense]
Example
The snow drifts piled up against the side of the house. [drifts: noun]
flow
Example
The river flowed gently downstream. [flowed: past tense]
Example
The air flow in the room was stagnant. [flow: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Flow is more commonly used than drifts in everyday language. Flow is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while drifts is less common and often used in specific contexts such as snow or sand.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between drifts and flow?
Both drifts and flow can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but flow is more versatile and can be employed in various formality levels.
