B2
drift vs float
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| driftverb/drɪft/ | Meaning to move slowly without control or a clear direction, or to change gradually without planning | Goes with drift apart | Example The boat drifted slowly down the river as the sun went down. |
| floatverb/floʊt/ | Meaning To stay on top of water or in the air without sinking. | Goes with — | Example Wood floats on water, but heavy stones sink straight to the bottom. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
They were close once, but they slowly apart.