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aimless vs adrift

adrift vs aimless

aimless and adrift both are adjectives.

aimless is not an adverb while adrift is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
aimless No Yes No No
adrift No Yes No Yes
As adjectives, aimless and adrift are synonyms defined as:
  • aimless and adrift: aimlessly drifting
Other synonyms of aimless include afloat, directionless, planless, rudderless, undirected.
aimless (adjective) adrift (adjective)
aimlessly drifting afloat on the surface of a body of water
continually changing especially as from one abode or occupation to another aimlessly drifting
aimless (adverb) adrift (adverb)
off course, wandering aimlessly
floating freely; not anchored
Difference between aimless and adrift

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