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Drift (Noun)

Meaning¹

A general tendency to change (as of opinion); "not openly liberal but that is the trend of the book"; "a broad movement of the electorate to the right".

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Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

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Meaning²

The gradual departure from an intended course due to external influences (as a ship or plane).

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Examples

The pilot had to adjust the plane's course to compensate for the drift caused by the strong headwinds.
The ship's drift was corrected by the crew after they realized they had strayed off course due to the strong currents.
The aircraft's navigation system alerted the pilot to the drift from the planned route, allowing for a timely correction.
The boat's drift was imperceptible at first, but over time it became clear that they had been blown off course by the wind.
The flight crew had to make frequent adjustments to counteract the drift caused by the turbulence and changing air pressure.

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Drift (verb)

Meaning³

A horizontal (or nearly horizontal) passageway in a mine; "they dug a drift parallel with the vein".

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

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Drive (verb)

Meaning⁴

A force that moves something along.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural phenomena.

Examples

The strong ocean current was a powerful drift that carried the small boat out to sea.
The wind was a gentle drift that rustled the leaves of the trees.
The crowd's enthusiasm was a palpable drift that swept the performers off their feet.
The undercurrent was a strong drift that pulled the swimmer away from the shore.
The drift of the tide carried the beachcomber's treasures further down the coast.