drifted

[drɪftɪd]

drifted Definition

• 1. move slowly, especially as a result of outside forces, with no control over direction
• 2. be 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

Synonyms for drifted

• float
• glide
• coast
• slide
• slip

Antonyms for drifted

• anchor
• moor
• fix

Phrases with drifted

• drift apart

  gradually become less friendly and more distant from someone

  Example

  After college, we drifted apart and lost touch.

• drift along

  move or continue without any plan or purpose

  Example

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

• drift away

  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.'