[əˈdrɪft], (Adverb)

Definitions:
- so as to float without being either moored or steered
(e.g: a cargo ship went adrift)


Phrases:

Origin:
late 16th century: from a- ‘on, in’ + drift

[əˈdrɪft], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- floating without being either moored or steered
(e.g: the seamen are adrift in lifeboats)

- failing to reach a target or winning position
(e.g: they were only a point adrift at the break)


Phrases:

Origin:
late 16th century: from a- ‘on, in’ + drift