drift

/drɪft/

verb

1. be carried slowly by a current of air or water

"the cabin cruiser started to drift downstream"

2. walk slowly, aimlessly, or casually

"people began to drift away"

3. move passively, aimlessly, or involuntarily into a certain situation or condition

"I've just drifted into things because they were offered to me and they seemed like fun"

4. (of a person or their attention) digress or stray to another subject

"I noticed my audience's attention drifting"

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"When the wind blows, leaves _____ and drift away unpredictably."


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  • attempt
  • pursue
  • flow
  • stray
  • seek
  • float

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