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Definition drift in American English

drift noun

noun
/drɪft/
1

a large pile of snow or sand formed by the wind

Example

The car was stuck in a deep snow drift.

Synonyms and related words
pile mound heap
2

the meaning that someone is trying to express

Example

Well, anyway, I'm sure you get the general drift.

Example

Do you get my drift?

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meaning significance usage
3

a slow and gradual change from one situation or opinion to another

Example

the drift away from socialism

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change effect trend about-face reappraisal shift
4

a gradual movement of people from one place to another

Example

the population drift to the cities

Synonyms and related words
crawl climb trickle
Definition drift in American English