Drift ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Drift ( noun )

1. A gradual departure from a course or direction.
2. A slow change or deviation from an original idea, plan, or expectation.
3. The gradual movement of something in a particular direction.

Origin:

Middle english: from old norse drif, of germanic origin; related to german trift 'traffic, trade'.

Examples:

1. The boat started to drift away from the shore.
2. The conversation gradually drifted to other topics.
3. The company has been slowly drifting away from its original mission.
4. The current caused the raft to drift downstream.
5. The train slowly drifted into the station.

(As a verb)

Drift ( verb )

1. A gradual departure from a course or direction.
2. A slow change or deviation from an original idea, plan, or expectation.
3. The gradual movement of something in a particular direction.

Origin:

Middle english: from old norse drif, of germanic origin; related to german trift 'traffic, trade'.

Examples:

1. The boat started to drift away from the shore.
2. The conversation gradually drifted to other topics.
3. The company has been slowly drifting away from its original mission.
4. The current caused the raft to drift downstream.
5. The train slowly drifted into the station.