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a·drift
 adrift
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- pronunciation:
drIft
- parts of speech:
- adjective, adverb
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adjective |
| definition: |
moving or floating without being steered; drifting; not anchored.
Our raft was adrift in the sea.When the string broke, the kite was adrift in the sky.- synonyms:
- drifting
- similar words:
- astray, at sea, unsettled, wandering
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lost |
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| part of speech: |
adverb |
| definition: |
without anchor; floating freely; drifting.
The ship was set adrift by the storm.The balloon was set adrift by a blast of wind.- synonyms:
- drifting
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