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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