Word of the day
drift
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”
verb
/drɪft/
Test your comprehension with these four exercises!
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"When the wind blows, leaves _____ and drift away unpredictably."
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- attempt
- pursue
- flow
- stray
- seek
- float
Choose the phrase that uses drift correctly
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Find a word related to drift
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