adrift vs aimless
aimless vs adriftadrift and aimless both are adjectives.
adrift is an adverb but aimless is not an adverb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| adrift | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| aimless | No | Yes | No | No |
As adjectives,
adrift and aimless
are synonyms defined as:
- adrift and aimless: aimlessly drifting
| adrift (adjective) | aimless (adjective) |
|---|---|
| afloat on the surface of a body of water | aimlessly drifting |
| aimlessly drifting | continually changing especially as from one abode or occupation to another |
| adrift (adverb) | aimless (adverb) |
|---|---|
| off course, wandering aimlessly | |
| floating freely; not anchored |
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