drift noun verb Stress: first syllable 🤍 Save Syllables: drift (1) English Definition Be carried slowly by a current of air or water Example Sentence The boat began to drift out to sea. US IPA /drɪft/ 🔊 Listen US UK IPA /drɪft/ 🔊 Listen UK Synonyms float glide wander stray Antonyms anchor stay stop Share this Word Facebook WhatsApp X Telegram Copy Link