adrift - Definition and Meaning

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(adverb)

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so as to float without being either moored or steered

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a cargo ship went adrift

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(adjective)

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floating without being either moored or steered

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the seamen are adrift in lifeboats

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(adjective)

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failing to reach a target or winning position

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they were only a point adrift at the break

the team are three points adrift of the leaders