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drifting

[ˈdrɪftɪŋ]

drifting Definition

  • 1the act of moving slowly, especially as a result of outside forces, with no control over direction
  • 2the sport of driving a car in a way that causes it to slide sideways around corners

Using drifting: Examples

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

  • Example

    The boat was drifting aimlessly in the sea.

  • Example

    The clouds were drifting across the sky.

  • Example

    He spent the afternoon drifting along the river in his canoe.

  • Example

    Drifting is a popular motorsport in Japan.

  • Example

    He's been practicing drifting for years and is now a professional drifter.

drifting Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with drifting

  • to gradually fall asleep

    Example

    I always drift off during long car journeys.

  • to become less close or friendly over time

    Example

    After they graduated from college, they drifted apart and lost touch.

  • to move away from someone or something slowly and gradually

    Example

    The boat slowly drifted away from the shore.

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Summary: drifting in Brief

Drifting [ˈdrɪftɪŋ] can refer to the slow movement of an object without control over direction, such as a boat drifting aimlessly in the sea. It can also refer to the sport of driving a car in a way that causes it to slide sideways around corners, known as drifting. Phrases like 'drift off' and 'drift apart' describe gradual changes in state or relationship.

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