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1. of a boat : floating on the water without being tied to anything or controlled by anyone. We could see a ship adrift [= drifting] in the storm. The canoe was set/cast adrift from its moorings. 2. : without guidance, purpose, or support. She was alone and adrift in the city.
What does the word adrift mean? There are nine meanings listed in OED's entry for the word adrift. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. adrift has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. nautical (1830s) military (1910s) sport (1970s)
adrift (of somebody/something) (especially British English) (in sport) behind the score or position of your opponents The team are now just six points adrift of the leaders. Word Origin late 16th cent.: from a- , ‘on, in’ + drift .
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adrift (of somebody/something) (especially British English) (in sport) behind the score or position of your opponents The team are now just six points adrift of the leaders. Word Origin late 16th cent.: from a- , ‘on, in’ + drift .
ADRIFT definition: 1. If a boat is adrift, it floats around in the water and is not tied to anything: 2. to become…. Learn more.
adrift adv. (off course) a la deriva loc adv. The balloon went adrift when the string holding it to the ground broke. The little boat was sent adrift by the wind. El globo quedó a la deriva cuando se rompió la cuerda que lo sujetaba al suelo. // El bote quedó a la deriva por el viento.
