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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

drifted

/drɪftɪd/ verb (past tense) · British & US
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What does drifted mean?

verb (past tense)

to move or be carried away by a current of water or air, or to move slowly and aimlessly in a particular direction. to become or be made less effective or successful.

Example

"The leaves drifted to the ground as the wind picked up."

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