Simple meaning
What does Drift mean?
to move slowly without control.
Dictionary definition
To move slowly without a clear direction, often by wind or water.
Example sentences
Drift in a sentence
easy
The character will drift across the field.
medium
In science class, we watched how objects drift over time.
hard
Writers use words like drift to show clear movement and direction in a scene.
Synonyms
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Antonyms
Opposite words
steadyA helpful opposite in common use.
holdAnother useful contrast word.
Word family
Drift word family
Base word
drift
verb
drifts
Moves slowly now or often.
verb
drifting
Moving slowly now.
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What does drift mean?
DRIFT means to move slowly without control.
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