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purport vs drift

drift vs purport

purport and drift both are nouns.

purport and drift both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
purport Yes No Yes No
drift Yes No Yes No
As nouns, purport and drift are synonyms defined as:
  • purport and drift: the pervading meaning or tenor
purport (noun) drift (noun)
the pervading meaning or tenor a horizontal (or nearly horizontal) passageway in a mine
the intended meaning of a communication 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
purport (verb) drift (verb)
propose or intend be piled up in banks or heaps by the force of wind or a current
have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming be subject to fluctuation
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 purport and drift

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