Pronunciation: /drɪft əˈweɪ/
noun a gradual movement or change from one place, condition, or state to another
A1 I watched the drift away of the clouds in the sky.
A2 The drift away of leaves in the wind was mesmerizing.
B1 The slow drift away of the boat on the calm lake was peaceful.
B2 As the music played, I felt a drift away from reality.
C1 His mind began to drift away from the conversation as he daydreamed.
C2 The drift away of time seemed to slow down as we enjoyed the moment.
verb to move slowly or gradually away from a certain point or position
A1 The boat started to drift away from the shore.
A2 As I closed my eyes, I felt myself drift away into a peaceful sleep.
B1 She let her mind drift away from the stress of work and focused on the beauty of nature.
B2 The music was so soothing that it made me drift away into a state of relaxation.
C1 During meditation, I allow my thoughts to drift away and focus on my breath.
C2 As the sun set over the horizon, I watched the colors blend together and felt my worries drift away.
formal As the boat gently rocked, I felt my mind start to drift away.
informal When I listen to that song, all my worries just drift away.
slang I could just chill on the beach and let all my problems drift away.
figurative His focus began to drift away as he daydreamed about his upcoming vacation.
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