Advertisement
Vocabulary Entry
drift
|noun • verb • adjective
Advertisement
N
noun
A slow movement or a gradual change, often used to describe a current or trend.
Example Sentences
"The drift of the conversation moved towards environmental issues."
"He felt the drift of the current pulling him further from the shore."
"There is a noticeable drift in public opinion about climate change."
V
verb
To be carried slowly by a current of air or water; to move aimlessly.
Example Sentences
"The leaves began to drift gently to the ground in autumn."
"She let her thoughts drift as she stared out the window."
"The boat started to drift away from the dock."
A
adjective
Relating to or denoting a method or approach that involves gradual change or movement.
Example Sentences
"The drift strategy allows for a more organic growth in the project."
"He noticed the drift patterns in their behavior after the new policies were introduced."
"A drift analysis showed the team's changing dynamics over time."