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Meaning of drifting
The primary meaning of "drifting" is the act of moving slowly and aimlessly.
Etymology of drifting
The word "drifting" originates from the Old English word "drifan," which means "to drive" and the Old Norse word "drifa," which means "to drive" or "to float"
The word has been in use since the 14th century, initially meaning "to drive" or "to float," and later evolving to include the sense of moving aimlessly or being carried along by a current
Synonyms
wandering
roaming
floating
moving
sliding
gliding
slipping
sliding
meandering
roaming
vagabonding
straying
deviating
veering
swerving
careening
coasting
cruising
sailing
drifting
flowing
streaming
wafting
blowing
hovering
lingering
loitering
Delaying
tarrying
dawdling
lagging
procrastinating
stalling
hesitating
wavering
vacillating
oscillating
fluctuating
undulating
zigzagging
Definitions
- The act of moving slowly and aimlessly, often without direction or purpose
- * A gradual change or deviation from a fixed course or position
- * The act of being carried along by a current or flow
Usage Examples
- The boat was drifting on the lake, carried by the gentle breeze
- * She felt like she was drifting through life, without a clear direction or purpose
- * The river was drifting slowly to the sea, carving a winding path through the landscape
Antonyms
anchoring
mooring
stabilizing
steadying
fixing
securing
fastening
tightening
gripping
grasping
clutching
holding
retaining
maintaining
preserving
conserving
concentrating
focusing
directing
guiding
navigating
piloting
steering
propelling
driving
thrusting
pushing
pulling
tugging
hauling