drift
Translation
to drift, to wander, to be carried along
Examples
The boat began to drift out to sea.
The boat began to drift out to sea.
My attention started to drift.
My attention started to drift.
Snow drifted against the fence.
Snow drifted against the fence.
Grammar Patterns
((to drift)) ((adverbial phrase)) to be carried slowly by a current of air or water The boat began to drift out to sea.
Similar Words
Synonyms: float, wander, stray, meander
Etymology
From Old Norse 'drift', meaning 'a snowdrift, something driven', related to the verb 'drive'.
Memory Tips
Picture a log drifting down a river, being 'driven' by the current. The same idea applies to thoughts drifting in your mind.