drifted
intermediateB2/ˈdrɪftɪd/ · drift-ed
to be carried slowly by a current of air or water.
Meanings
to be carried slowly by a current of air or water.
ہوا یا پانی کے بہاؤ کے ذریعے آہستہ آہستہ چلنا۔
بھاگنا
bhaagna
Common Collocations
- drifted away
- drifted into
- drifted off
Example Sentences
The boat drifted slowly down the river.
کشتی آہستہ آہستہ دریا میں بہہ رہی تھی۔
Kashti aahista aahista darya mein beh rahi thi.
They drifted off to sleep under the stars.
وہ ستاروں کے نیچے سو رہے تھے۔
Woh sitaron ke neeche so rahe the.
As the conversation continued, my thoughts drifted away.
جب گفتگو جاری رہی، میرے خیالات بہک گئے۔
Jab guftagu jari rahi, mere khayalat beh gaye.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of drifting like leaves carried by the wind.
Imagine a leaf floating on a gentle stream.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
بے ادبی سے ہوا میں گھومتا ہوں میں، گزر تو جاتے ہیں سب، پر، کسی کا بھی نہیں رہتا میں۔
Be adbi se hawa mein ghoomta hun main, guzart to jate hain sab, par, kisi ka bhi nahi rehta main.
I drift in the air with indifference, everyone passes by, yet none stays with me.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
ساحل کو چھوڑنا نہیں چاہیے۔
Saahil ko chhodna nahi chahiye.
One should not leave the shore.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "driftan" — to drive or to push
First known use: 15th century
The word 'drifted' is the past tense of 'drift', which has retained its original meaning of being carried along by a current or force.