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trend vs drift

drift vs trend

trend and drift both are nouns.

trend and drift both are verbs.

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

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