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Uncommondrifted
The correct spelling is drifted.
How to pronounce drifted
/ˈdɹɪftɪd/
verbIPA: /ˈdɹɪftɪd/
Say it like: Dri-fte-d
The correct spelling is drifted. To move slowly, especially pushed by currents of water, air, etc. For example: "The balloon was drifting in the breeze."
Usage Examples
“The balloon was drifting in the breeze.”
“He drifted from town to town, never settling down.”
“This car tends to drift left at high speeds.”
Definition
verb
- 1.To move slowly, especially pushed by currents of water, air, etc.
- 2.To move haphazardly without any destination.
- 3.To deviate gently from the intended direction of travel.
- 4.To drive or carry, as currents do a floating body.
- 5.To drive into heaps.
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