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drifted

|drift/ed|

/drɪftɪd/

(drift)

slow movement

Base Form	Plural	Plural	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle
drift	drifts	drifters	drifts	drifted	drifted	drifting

Etymology

Etymology Information

'drift' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'drifte,' where 'drift' meant 'to drive or be driven.'

Historical Evolution

'drifte' transformed into the modern English word 'drift' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to drive or be driven,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to be carried slowly by a current of air or water.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

past tense or past participle form of 'drift'.

The boat drifted away from the shore.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45