drifting
verb/adjective
Meaning 1: when describing slow movement
Moving slowly or aimlessly, often carried along by a current of water, air, or shifting circumstances.
Examples
- The abandoned raft was drifting aimlessly across the calm lake.
- Snow was drifting against the front door, blocking our exit.
Meaning 2: when describing sleep
To gradually fall into a state of sleep (often used as 'drifting off').
Examples
- I was drifting off while reading the boring report.
- She finally started drifting off after hours of tossing and turning.
Pronunciation: /ˈdrɪftɪŋ/
How to Use drifting
- drift off (phrasal verb)
- to fall asleep gradually — "I drifted off during the movie."
- drift apart (phrasal verb)
- to gradually lose a close relationship — "The two friends slowly drifted apart after moving to different cities."
Synonyms of drifting
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