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drift vs vary

vary vs drift

drift is a noun but vary is not a noun.

drift and vary both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
drift Yes No Yes No
vary No No Yes No
As verbs, vary is a hypernym of drift; that is, vary is a word with a broader meaning than drift:
  • drift: vary or move from a fixed point or course
  • vary: be subject to change in accordance with a variable
drift (noun) vary (noun)
a horizontal (or nearly horizontal) passageway in a mine
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) vary (verb)
be piled up in banks or heaps by the force of wind or a current become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
be subject to fluctuation make something more diverse and varied
drive slowly and far afield for grazing be at variance with; be out of line with
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment be subject to change in accordance with a variable
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 vary

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