Synonyms and Antonyms for drift

1. drift (v.)

be in motion due to some air or water current

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2. drift (v.)

move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

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3. drift (n.)

a force that moves something along

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4. drift (v.)

wander from a direct course or at random

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5. drift (n.)

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

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6. drift (v.)

cause to be carried by a current

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7. drift (n.)

a process of linguistic change over a period of time

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8. drift (v.)

be piled up in banks or heaps by the force of wind or a current

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9. drift (v.)

drive slowly and far afield for grazing

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10. drift (n.)

a large mass of material that is heaped up by the wind or by water currents

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