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drift vs trend

trend vs drift

drift and trend both are nouns.

drift and trend both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
drift Yes No Yes No
trend Yes No Yes No
As nouns, drift and trend are synonyms defined as:
  • drift and trend: a general tendency to change (as of opinion)
Other synonyms of drift include movement.
drift (noun) trend (noun)
a horizontal (or nearly horizontal) passageway in a mine a general tendency to change (as of opinion)
the pervading meaning or tenor the popular taste at a given time
a general tendency to change (as of opinion) general line of orientation
a large mass of material that is heaped up by the wind or by water currents a general direction in which something tends to move
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) trend (verb)
be piled up in banks or heaps by the force of wind or a current turn sharply; change direction abruptly
be subject to fluctuation to be temporarily popular
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 trend

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