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drift vs change

change vs drift

drift and change both are nouns.

drift and change both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
drift Yes No Yes No
change Yes No Yes No
As verbs, change is a hypernym of drift; that is, change is a word with a broader meaning than drift:
  • drift: be subject to fluctuation
  • change: undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
drift (noun) change (noun)
a horizontal (or nearly horizontal) passageway in a mine the action of changing something
the pervading meaning or tenor a different or fresh set of clothes
a general tendency to change (as of opinion) a thing that is different
a large mass of material that is heaped up by the wind or by water currents a difference that is usually pleasant
a force that moves something along an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
the gradual departure from an intended course due to external influences (as a ship or plane) the result of alteration or modification
a process of linguistic change over a period of time coins of small denomination regarded collectively
the balance of money received when the amount you tender is greater than the amount due
money received in return for its equivalent in a larger denomination or a different currency
a relational difference between states; especially between states before and after some event
drift (verb) change (verb)
be piled up in banks or heaps by the force of wind or a current undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
be subject to fluctuation cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
drive slowly and far afield for grazing become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment change clothes; put on different clothes
be in motion due to some air or water current exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category
wander from a direct course or at random lay aside, abandon, or leave for another
move in an unhurried fashion remove or replace the coverings of
cause to be carried by a current become deeper in tone
live unhurriedly, irresponsibly, or freely change from one vehicle or transportation line to another
vary or move from a fixed point or course give to, and receive from, one another
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