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The leaf began to drift across the pond.
What does Drift mean?
To move slowly without control.
Dictionary definition
To move slowly without a clear direction, often by wind or water.
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Drift in a sentence
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Snow can drift against a fence in the wind.
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Without a plan, the conversation may drift away from the topic.
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What does drift mean?
Drift means To move slowly without control.
Practice 2
Which choice is closest in meaning to drift?
The choice "float" is closest in meaning because drift means to move slowly without control.
Practice 3
Which choice is the best antonym or contrast for drift?
The choice "steady" is a strong contrast because drift means to move slowly without control.
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MeaningDrift means To move slowly without control.
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Drift word family
Base word
drift
verb
drifts
Moves slowly now or often.
verb
drifting
Moving slowly now.
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Hint for students
To move slowly without control.
Common mix-up
Drift is not the same as steady. Drift means to move slowly without control.
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Read this model sentence: Snow can drift against a fence in the wind. Clue words: snow, against, fence. Underline clue words that show why drift fits instead of steady. Now write one new sentence that shows drift without using the word drift. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show drift?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Snow can drift against a fence in the wind." Why does drift fit better than steady?
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