Basic Details
Word: Drift
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To move slowly, smoothly, or aimlessly without a fixed direction.
Synonyms: Float, glide, wander
Antonyms: Steer, direct, guide
Idioms and Phrases
- Drift apart: To gradually become less close or friends with someone. Example: "As the years went by, they started to drift apart, each focusing on their own lives."
- Drift into dreams: To fall asleep easily and gradually. Example: "After a long day, I lay in bed and soon began to drift into dreams."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The boat began to drift away from the shore as the tide changed.
Example 2: While I was reading, my thoughts started to drift to other things I had to do.
Example 3: As evening fell, the clouds began to drift gently across the sky.
Fun Fact
The word "drift" comes from the Old Norse word "drifta", which means "to drive or move". It reflects the idea of things moving without force, such as how objects are carried along by wind or water.
Famous Quote
"You cant get lost if you dont know where youre going; you can only drift." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "drift" mean?
a) To jump
b) To move smoothly without a fixed direction
c) To run quickly
d) To stay still
Answer: b) To move smoothly without a fixed direction
2. Which of these is a synonym of "drift"?
a) Glide
b) Chase
c) Yell
d) Build
Answer: a) Glide
3. Which word is an antonym of "drift"?
a) Float
b) Steer
c) Wander
d) Glide
Answer: b) Steer
4. Which sentence uses "drift" correctly?
a) He tried to drift his bike up the hill.
b) The leaves drifted gently to the ground in autumn.
c) I drifted the ball into the goal.
d) She drifted the book from the shelf.
Answer: b) The leaves drifted gently to the ground in autumn.
5. What does the idiom "drift apart" mean?
a) To become closer to someone
b) To forget about someone
c) To gradually become less close to someone
d) To move together
Answer: c) To gradually become less close to someone
