English Synonym Finder

drifted

Definitions

Moved slowly, especially as a result of outside forces such as currents or wind.

Moved aimlessly or casually from one place or state to another.

Gradually deviated from a set course or intended position.

Examples

The small boat drifted aimlessly across the calm lake as the sun began to set.

As the music played softly in the background, her thoughts drifted to memories of her childhood.

Synonyms

floated wandered strayed meandered roamed rambled veered

Antonyms

stayed remained anchored settled fixed halted rooted