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drift

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of DRIFT

1
to move or proceed smoothly and readily <casual conversation drifting from one topic to another>
Related Words fly, race, rush, speed
Antonyms flounder, struggle
2
to rest or move along the surface of a liquid or in the air <the boat drifted along on the current>
Related Words bob, dangle, suspend; buoy; balloon, raft
Antonyms settle, sink
3
to move about from place to place aimlessly <spent several years drifting from town to town, picking up odd jobs whenever he needed cash>
Synonyms bat, cruise, drift, float, gad (about), gallivant (also galavant), kick around, knock (about), maunder, meander, mooch, ramble, range, roam, rove, traipse
Related Words amble, saunter, stroll; dawdle, mope; gypsy, hobo, tramp, vagabond; mill (about or around); straggle, stray

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