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Synonyms for Drift (same or very similar meaning)

WordNet sense 1 (a force that moves something along):
impetus, impulsion

WordNet sense 2 (a general tendency to change (as of opinion)):
movement, trend

WordNet sense 3 (the pervading meaning or tenor):
purport

WordNet sense 4 (a horizontal (or nearly horizontal) passageway in a mine):
gallery, heading

WordNet sense 5 (live unhurriedly, irresponsibly, or freely):
freewheel

WordNet sense 6 (wander from a direct course or at random):
err, stray

WordNet sense 7 (be in motion due to some air or water current):
blow, float, be adrift

WordNet sense 8 (move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment):
cast, ramble, range, roam, roll, rove, swan, tramp, vagabond, wander


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