drift
The main idea or meaning of something said or written.
The principal idea or meaning of something.
Indicates a movement or change that is not fast.
Refers to a slow, incremental change or movement over a period of time.
The geological theory that the Earth's continents have moved over geologic time.
A large pile of snow or sand.
A movement towards the right, often used in political contexts.
A movement towards the left.
A deep pile of snow that has been blown into a heap by the wind. Often used as a compound word: snowdrift.
A pile of sand created by the wind.
A gradual movement or transition into a state or situation, often negative.
A movement away from a place or idea.
A movement in the direction of something.
A gradual return to a place or former state.
To gradually fall asleep.
To gradually enter a state of sleep or unconsciousness.
Used for relationships; to become less close to someone over time.
To move without speed.
To move or change slowly over time.
To move away slowly; can also mean to lose concentration.
To move around without a purpose or direction.
To be moved by a current (of water, wind, events) without any control.
To understand the main point of something. (Informal)
To understand the general meaning or point of what is being said.
To keep up with and understand the progression of an argument or conversation.
To gradually start doing something or get into a particular state without intending to.
To move around a place without a clear purpose.
To move around a place without a clear purpose.
To move around a place without a clear purpose.
To permit something (like one's mind or a conversation) to move without a fixed direction.
To permit something (like one's mind or a conversation) to move without a fixed direction.