drifts

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a force that moves something along
  2. noun the gradual departure from an intended course due to external influences (as a ship or plane)
  3. noun a process of linguistic change over a period of time

Synonyms

drift, impetus, impulsion

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