drift
Translation
to be carried by a current, to move slowly, to wander, a pile of snow
Examples
The boat began to drift out to sea.
The boat began to drift out to sea.
Snow formed a deep drift against the wall.
Snow formed a deep drift against the wall.
I don't want to drift apart from my friends.
I don't want to drift apart from my friends.
Grammar Patterns
to drift ((direction)) to be carried slowly The clouds drifted across the sky.
a drift of ((sth.)) a mass of something piled up There was a drift of sand against the fence.
to drift apart to become less close to someone We were good friends, but we drifted apart.
Similar Words
Verb: Synonyms: float, wander, stray. Noun: Synonyms: pile, heap, current, tendency.
Etymology
From Old Norse 'drift', meaning 'a herd driven together'. Related to 'drive'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a DRIVerless car being pushed by the wind - it begins to DRIFT.