Drift and Intent

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Drift noun - The idea that is conveyed or intended to be conveyed to the mind by language, symbol, or action.

Usage example: you should expect a visit from the stork, if you get my drift

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Intent is a synonym for drift in aim topic. In some cases you can use "Intent" instead a noun "Drift", when it comes to topics like meaning.

Nearby Words: drifted, drifting, drifter, driftage

Intent noun - The idea that is conveyed or intended to be conveyed to the mind by language, symbol, or action.

Usage example: the wording was a little unclear, but I think I grasped the intent

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Drift is a synonym for intent in meaning topic. Sometimes you can use "Drift" instead a noun "Intent".

clear	clear drift	clear intent
pure	pure drift	pure intent
original	original drift	original intent
initial	initial drift	initial intent
Other adjectives: powerful, main, artistic, general, political.

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