Another word for drift
Noun
drift, purport - the pervading meaning or tenor
Example:- caught the general drift of the conversation
drift - the gradual departure from an intended course due to external influences (as a ship or plane)
drift - a process of linguistic change over a period of time
drift - a large mass of material that is heaped up by the wind or by water currents
drift, gallery, heading - a horizontal (or nearly horizontal) passageway in a mine
Example:- they dug a drift parallel with the vein
drift, movement, trend - a general tendency to change (as of opinion)
Example:- not openly liberal but that is the trend of the book
drift, impetus, impulsion - a force that moves something along
Verb
drift, err, stray - wander from a direct course or at random
Example:- The child strayed from the path and her parents lost sight of her
drift - vary or move from a fixed point or course
Example:- stock prices are drifting higher
drift - move in an unhurried fashion
Example:- The unknown young man drifted among the invited guests
cast, drift, ramble, range, roam, roll, rove, stray, swan, tramp, vagabond, wander - move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
Example:- The gypsies roamed the woods
drift, freewheel - live unhurriedly, irresponsibly, or freely
Example:- My son drifted around for years in California before going to law school
drift - drive slowly and far afield for grazing
Example:- drift the cattle herds westwards
drift - cause to be carried by a current
Example:- drift the boats downstream
drift - be subject to fluctuation
Example:- The stock market drifted upward
drift - be piled up in banks or heaps by the force of wind or a current
Example:- snow drifting several feet high
be adrift, blow, drift, float - be in motion due to some air or water current
Example:- The leaves were blowing in the wind