drift vs freewheel

freewheel vs drift

drift and freewheel both are nouns.

drift and freewheel both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
drift	Yes	No	Yes	No
freewheel	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, drift and freewheel are synonyms defined as:

drift and freewheel: live unhurriedly, irresponsibly, or freely

drift (noun)	freewheel (noun)
a horizontal (or nearly horizontal) passageway in a mine	a clutch (as on the rear wheel of a bicycle) that allows wheels to turn freely (as in coasting)
the pervading meaning or tenor
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 force that moves something along
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

drift (verb)	freewheel (verb)
be piled up in banks or heaps by the force of wind or a current	coast in a vehicle using the freewheel
be subject to fluctuation	live unhurriedly, irresponsibly, or freely
drive slowly and far afield for grazing
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
be in motion due to some air or water current
wander from a direct course or at random
move in an unhurried fashion
cause to be carried by a current
live unhurriedly, irresponsibly, or freely
vary or move from a fixed point or course

Difference between drift and freewheel

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