Drifted: meaning, definitions and examples
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drifted
[ drɪftɪd ]
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
Word origin
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.