Base verb
Phrasal verbs with drift
The verb drift combines with 3 particles to form everyday phrasal verbs. Each particle steers the meaning in its own direction — here they are with clear definitions and examples, so you can see the whole family at once.
3 phrasal verbs · 4 meanings
drift apart
1 sense- Of two or more people, slowly become less close to each other
drift away
2 senses- Slip out of awareness slowly
- Gradually lose contact with a person or group
drift off
1 sense- Gradually fall asleep
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