adjective Download 🔗Share Floating at random. Examples : "The small, unmanned boat was adrift on the lake, slowly drifting further away from the shore. " nautical sailing ocean situation Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share (of a seaman) Absent from his watch. Examples : "The seaman was reported adrift when the captain noticed his post was unmanned during the night watch. " nautical sailing Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share (often with of) Behind one's opponents, or below a required threshold in terms of score, number or position. Examples : "The team were six points adrift of their rivals." position sport game business achievement Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adverb Download 🔗Share In a drifting condition; at the mercy of wind and waves. Examples : "The small sailboat, its mast broken, was left adrift after the storm. " nautical sailing ocean environment weather condition Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
