drift away
Third Person
drifts away
Present Participle
drifting away
Past Tense
drifted away
Past Participle
drifted away
1
to gradually move away or become distant, often in terms of physical distance or emotional detachment
- After college, Sarah and I drifted away as we moved to different cities and started our careers.
- We used to be inseparable in high school, but over the years, we drifted away and lost touch.
- John and his childhood friend drifted away after a disagreement about their future plans.
- Despite their best efforts, the couple couldn't prevent their marriage from drifting away over time.
- As they grew older, siblings often drift away due to their own families and responsibilities.
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