drift — meaning in English

English meaning

• drift noun A slow, gradual movement or change, often without direct control.
• drive verb To operate and steer a motor vehicle.
• send-up noun A comic imitation of a person, programme or style that exaggerates its most recognisable features in order to make fun of it.

Senses

drift is used for these senses in English:

• drive A mechanism used to power or give motion to a vehicle or other machine or machine part.
• drive (psychology) Desire or interest.
• send-up A satirical imitation of a work of art or a genre.

drift — full definition

1. noun A slow, gradual movement or change, often without direct control.
2. noun A large mound of snow, sand, or debris piled up by wind or current.
3. noun The general meaning or intention of something said.
4. verb To move slowly and without control, carried by wind, water, or circumstance.

drive — full definition

1. verb To operate and steer a motor vehicle.
2. verb To motivate, push, or compel someone or something toward an outcome.
3. noun A journey made in a vehicle.
4. noun Strong motivation or determination to achieve something.
5. noun A device used to store and retrieve computer data.

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