Synonyms for drift

Other words for “drift”, grouped by meaning.

We found 23 synonyms for “drift”. The most common are impetus, impulsion, trend, movement, purport.

noun a force that moves something along

noun a general tendency to change (as of opinion)

noun the pervading meaning or tenor

Synonymspurport

noun a horizontal (or nearly horizontal) passageway in a mine

verb be in motion due to some air or water current

verb wander from a direct course or at random

Synonymsstray err

verb move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

verb live unhurriedly, irresponsibly, or freely

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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