Drift Away (Verb)
Meaning
Lose personal contact over time; "The two women, who had been roommates in college, drifted apart after they got married".
Classification
Verbs of feeling.
Examples
- As the years went by, the siblings drifted apart, barely speaking to each other anymore.
- Their initial chemistry in the band was undeniable, but over time the band members slowly drifted away from one another.
- The once inseparable friends drifted apart after graduating from high school, following distinct paths in life.
- Without regular phone calls, the two distant relatives gradually drifted away from each other.
- A busy work schedule and a move to a new city caused the close-knit group of friends to slowly drift away from one another.