drift in Dutch
drift in Dutch is trekken — drift means a slow, gradual movement or change, often without direct control.
drift in Dutch
trekken
(intransitive) To deviate gently from the intended direction of travel.
What does "drift" mean?
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noun A slow, gradual movement or change, often without direct control.
"There has been a gradual drift toward remote work."
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noun A large mound of snow, sand, or debris piled up by wind or current.
"The road was blocked by a snow drift after the storm."
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noun The general meaning or intention of something said.
"I didn't catch every word, but I got the drift."
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verb To move slowly and without control, carried by wind, water, or circumstance.
"The raft drifted downstream overnight."
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drift in a sentence
- There has been a gradual drift toward remote work.
- The boat's drift carried it away from the dock.
- The road was blocked by a snow drift after the storm.
- I didn't catch every word, but I got the drift.
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What is "drift" in Dutch?
"drift" in Dutch is trekken. drift means: A slow, gradual movement or change, often without direct control.
How do you use "drift" in a sentence?
Example: "There has been a gradual drift toward remote work." In Dutch, "drift" is trekken.
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