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adrift

adverb or adjective \ə-ˈdrift\

of a boat : floating on the water without being tied to anything or controlled by anyone

: without guidance, purpose, or support

: behind by a specified amount in a race, competition, etc.

Full Definition of ADRIFT

: without motive power and without anchor or mooring <a boat adrift on the sea>

: without ties, guidance, or security <people morally adrift>

: free from restraint or support

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ADRIFT Defined for Kids

adverb or adjective \ə-ˈdrift\

: in a drifting state <a ship adrift in the storm> <Boats floated adrift.>

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