DRIFTED Meaning and
Definition
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Drifted is the past tense and past participle form of the verb "drift." The term "drift" refers to the action of moving or floating aimlessly or without a specific direction. It is often used to describe the natural movement or change in position of an object or person due to external forces, typically caused by wind, water currents, or other such factors.
In a literal sense, "drifted" can mean being carried along passively by air or water currents, without intentional control or guidance. For example, a leaf floating on a stream is said to have drifted downstream. Similarly, a boat or a person can drift when they are carried by currents or wind without active navigation or propulsion.
Furthermore, "drifted" can also be used metaphorically to describe a non-physical movement or shift in perspective, ideology, or behavior. For instance, someone's opinions or attitudes can be said to have drifted over time, indicating a gradual change or evolution in their beliefs. Similarly, individuals may feel that they have drifted from their initial goals or plans, reflecting a deviation from their original path.
Overall, "drifted" encompasses the idea of moving in an aimless and often uncontrollable manner, whether it be literal or metaphorical, indicating a lack of intentional direction or guidance.
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Drift-bolts, steel bolts used to drive out other bolts; drift-sand, sand blown or driven by the wind; drift-wind, a wind that drives all before it; drift-wood, wood carried by a current of water.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of DRIFTED
The word "drifted" is derived from the Middle English word "driften", which was produced from the Old English term "drīfan". This Old English word "drīfan" meant "to propel, drive, or impel". Over time, in Middle English, "driften" evolved to mean "to float or be carried along by currents". Eventually, the form "drifted" appeared in Modern English, retaining the same sense of being carried along by currents, winds, or forces.
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Conjugate verb Drifted
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