drift
intermediateB1/drɪft/ · drift
to be carried slowly by a current of air or water.
Meanings
to be carried slowly by a current of air or water.
ہوا یا پانی کے بہاؤ کی وجہ سے آہستہ آہستہ منتقل ہونا۔
سڑک
sadak
Common Collocations
- to drift away
- to drift into
- drift with the current
Example Sentences
The boat began to drift away from the shore.
کشتی کنارے سے دور جانے لگی۔
Kashti kinare se door jane lagi.
He likes to drift along the river on lazy summer afternoons.
وہ سست دوپہروں میں دریا کے ساتھ بہنا پسند کرتا ہے۔
Woh sust dopehron mein darya ke sath behna pasand karta hai.
Thoughts began to drift in her mind as she gazed into space.
جب وہ خلا میں دیکھتی تو اس کے ذہن میں خیالات بہنے لگتے۔
Jab woh khala mein dekhti to us ke zehan mein khayalat behne lagte.
Easily Confused With
a gradual change or movement from one place to another.
کسی جگہ سے دوسری جگہ منتقل ہونے کا آہستہ آہستہ تبدیلی یا حرکت۔
کھسکنا
khisakna
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- drift of time
- drift of culture
- slow drift
Example Sentences
The drift of time is often imperceptible.
وقت کا کھسکنا اکثر نظر نہیں آتا۔
Waqt ka khiskna aksar nazar nahi aata.
There was a noticeable drift in public opinion.
عوامی رائے میں ایک واضح تبدیلی بھی ہوئی۔
Awaami rai mein aik wazeh tabdeeli bhi hui.
The drift of the conversation turned towards their future plans.
گفتگو کا رخ ان کے مستقبل کے منصوبوں کی طرف مڑ گیا۔
Guftagu ka rukh un ke mustaqbil ke mansoobon ki taraf mur gaya.
Easily Confused With
Word Family
See Also
💡 Memory Tip
Think of a leaf drifting away on a calm river, slowly changing its position.
Imagine a leaf gently floating downstream.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
ہوا کے ساتھ چلے ہیں خوابوں کی کشتی، کیا جانے کہاں ہے منزل، کہاں ہے راستہ۔
Hawa ke sath chale hain khwabon ki kashti, Kya jane kahan hai manzil, kahan hai rasta.
We sail with the winds of dreams, Who knows where the destination is, where the path lies?
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
پانی کا بہاؤ اپنا راستہ خود بنا لیتا ہے۔
Pani ka behaw apna rasta khud bana leta hai.
The flow of water finds its own path.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "drīfan" — to drive or to push
First known use: 14th century
The word 'drift' has evolved from its Old English origins where it meant to drive or to push, often used in contexts of animals and objects moving with a current or along a surface.