What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
roam
Example
The children love to roam around the park, discovering new things. [roam: verb]
Example
We spent the day roaming the city, taking in all the sights and sounds. [roaming: gerund or present participle]
drift
Example
The boat began to drift aimlessly in the calm waters. [drift: verb]
Example
The snowflakes drifted gently down from the sky. [drifting: gerund or present participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Roam and drift are both less common words in everyday language, but roam is slightly more common than drift.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between roam and drift?
Both roam and drift are relatively informal words, but drift may be slightly more informal than roam due to its association with natural forces like wind and water.
