Drift and Meander

Drift

Drift verb - To move about from place to place aimlessly.
Usage example: spent several years drifting from town to town, picking up odd jobs whenever he needed cash

Meander is a synonym for drift in wander topic. In some cases you can use "Meander" instead a verb "Drift", when it comes to topics like float, move, stray, roam. popular alternative

Nearby Words: drifted, drifting, drifter, driftage

Meander

Meander verb - To move about from place to place aimlessly.
Usage example: theatergoers meandering around the lobby waiting for the play to start
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Synonyms for Meander

Drift is a synonym for meander in wander topic. You can use "Drift" instead a verb "Meander", if it concerns topics such as move, stroll, ramble, roam. popular alternative

Nearby Words: meandering, meandered

Common collocations

bit drift bit meander bit
off-topic drift off-topic meander off-topic
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