drifts

[US]/[drɪfts]/
[UK]/[drɪfts]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.To move slowly and steadily in a particular direction.; To be carried along by a current or wind.; To wander aimlessly.; To gradually decline or decrease.
n.A gradual or steady movement in a particular direction.; A pile or heap of snow.

Phrases & Collocations

snow drifts

sand drifts

drifts away

drifting snow

drifts down

drifts of sand

drifts in time

drifting thoughts

drifts and flows

drifted off

Example Sentences

snow drifts piled up against the house during the blizzard.

the boat drifts slowly along the river.

sand drifts across the desert landscape.

he drifts off to sleep during the movie.

the current drifts the seaweed towards the shore.

my thoughts drift back to my childhood.

the scent of flowers drifts on the breeze.

the population drifts towards the city center.

she drifts into a daydream during the meeting.

the ice floe drifts further out to sea.

he drifts aimlessly through life.

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