Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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drift | Yes | No | Yes | No |
drift | Yes | No | Yes | No |
drift (noun) | drift (noun) |
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a horizontal (or nearly horizontal) passageway in a mine | a horizontal (or nearly horizontal) passageway in a mine |
the pervading meaning or tenor | the pervading meaning or tenor |
a general tendency to change (as of opinion) | a general tendency to change (as of opinion) |
a large mass of material that is heaped up by the wind or by water currents | a large mass of material that is heaped up by the wind or by water currents |
a force that moves something along | a force that moves something along |
the gradual departure from an intended course due to external influences (as a ship or plane) | the gradual departure from an intended course due to external influences (as a ship or plane) |
a process of linguistic change over a period of time | a process of linguistic change over a period of time |
drift (verb) | drift (verb) |
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be piled up in banks or heaps by the force of wind or a current | be piled up in banks or heaps by the force of wind or a current |
be subject to fluctuation | be subject to fluctuation |
drive slowly and far afield for grazing | drive slowly and far afield for grazing |
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment | move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment |
be in motion due to some air or water current | be in motion due to some air or water current |
wander from a direct course or at random | wander from a direct course or at random |
move in an unhurried fashion | move in an unhurried fashion |
cause to be carried by a current | cause to be carried by a current |
live unhurriedly, irresponsibly, or freely | live unhurriedly, irresponsibly, or freely |
vary or move from a fixed point or course | vary or move from a fixed point or course |