drift

11 plus vocabulary word for grammar school entrance exams

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Learn the meaning of drift with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

drift

(verb)

Meaning

to move slowly or aimlessly

Example

"As the boat began to drift, they realized they were far from shore."

Synonyms

glidefloat

Antonyms

staysettle

More about this word

Word origin
From Old English 'driftan', meaning to be driven.
Related word forms
  • noun: drifting
  • noun: driftwood