Drift
verb
/drɪft/
To drift means to move slowly and gently, like a leaf floating on water or a balloon floating in the air. It can also mean to wander around without a clear direction.
Examples
- The leaves drift down from the trees in the fall.
- The boat will drift slowly on the lake.
- I saw a paper airplane drift through the air.
Synonyms
float
glide
wander
roam
slide
swim
Antonyms
stay
stop
stay put
anchor
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