ADRIFT


Meaning of ADRIFT in English

1.

If a boat is ~, it is floating on the water and is not tied to anything or controlled by anyone.

They were spotted after three hours ~ in a dinghy.

ADJ: v-link ADJ, v n ADJ

2.

If someone is ~, they feel alone with no clear idea of what they should do.

Amy had the growing sense that she was ~ and isolated.

ADJ: v-link ADJ, v n ADJ

3.

If something comes ~, it is no longer attached to an object that it should be part of. (BRIT)

Three insulating panels had come ~ from the base of the vehicle.

= loose

ADJ: v-link ADJ, ADJ after v

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