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Drifted: meaning, definitions and examples

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drifted

 

[ drɪftɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

movement away

Drifted is the past tense of the verb 'drift', which means to be carried slowly by a current of air or water. It can also refer to moving aimlessly or without a fixed course.

Synonyms

floated, glided, moved, wandered

Examples of usage

  • The boat drifted slowly down the river.
  • He drifted into sleep as the music played.
  • The clouds drifted lazily across the sky.
  • She drifted away from the conversation.

Translations

Translations of the word "drifted" in other languages:

🇵🇹 deslocado

🇮🇳 बहका हुआ

🇩🇪 abgedriftet

🇮🇩 terapung

🇺🇦 зміщений

🇵🇱 dryfujący

🇯🇵 漂流した

🇫🇷 dérivé

🇪🇸 desviado

🇹🇷 kaymış

🇰🇷 표류한

🇸🇦 انجرف

🇨🇿 odkloněný

🇸🇰 odklonený

🇨🇳 漂移的

🇸🇮 odmikajoč

🇮🇸 frávikinn

🇰🇿 ағызып кеткен

🇬🇪 გადახრილი

🇦🇿 sapmış

🇲🇽 desviado

Etymology

The word 'drift' comes from the Old English 'driftan', meaning 'to drive' or 'to push along'. Its roots can be traced further back to the Proto-Germanic word '*driftwō', which relates to the idea of motion and movement. Over time, 'drift' evolved to encompass not only the physical movement of objects in water or air but also the more metaphorical drifting of thoughts and activities. The transition to its past participle form, 'drifted', reflects the action that has already taken place. The concept of drifting has been prevalent in many cultures, often symbolizing aimlessness or a lack of control, which resonates in literature and everyday speech.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,374 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.