drift apart
Third Person
drifts apart
Present Participle
drifting apart
Past Tense
drifted apart
Past Participle
drifted apart
1
to gradually become less close or connected, often due to a lack of shared interests or diverging paths
- Over the years, the friends started to drift apart as their lives took different paths.
- Despite their strong bond in college, the siblings began to drift apart after moving to separate cities.
- The couple realized they were drifting apart due to conflicting priorities and interests.
- In the fast-paced world of business, colleagues often drift apart as they pursue individual career goals.
- As childhood friends grow older, they may naturally drift apart as new responsibilities and commitments arise.
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