Dictionary Check: drift

"drift" is a valid word!

Scrabble 9 points
Words with Friends 9 points

Definition

noun

a force that moves something along

Synonyms:
noun

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

noun

a process of linguistic change over a period of time

noun

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

noun

a general tendency to change (as of opinion)

Example: "not openly liberal but that is the trend of the book"
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noun

the pervading meaning or tenor

Example: "caught the general drift of the conversation"
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