adrift
3 ENTRIES FOUND:
Britannica Dictionary definition of ADRIFT
1
of a boat
:
floating on the water without being tied to anything or controlled by anyone
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We could see a ship adrift [=drifting] in the storm.
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The canoe was set/cast adrift from its moorings.
2
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without guidance, purpose, or support
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She was alone and adrift in the city.
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Many workers were cast adrift by massive layoffs.
3
British
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behind by a specified amount in a race, competition, etc.
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He was eight points adrift (of the leader).
come adrift
chiefly British
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to become loose or unattached
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One of the straps on her dress came adrift.
