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View definitions for adrift

adrift

adverb as in floating out of control

Strongest match

adverb as in without purpose

adverb as in off course

Strongest match

Weak matches

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Example Sentences

Arne Slot's side probably put Manchester City out of the title race by beating them at Anfield on Sunday, to leave them 11 points adrift.

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Liverpool’s 2-0 victory margin did City a kindness, the result leaving them 11 points adrift of their conquerors, who have a nine-point advantage over Arsenal in second place.

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United moved up to ninth in the table and are already eyeing a place back in the Champions League next season - they are just four points adrift of Brighton in fourth position.

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The family learned from them that Fathi died in one of two small boats, adrift in the Indian Ocean for about 14 days, after being abandoned by the smugglers.

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While the draw moved Brighton up to second spot, Saints - who have just one win this term - are on five points from 13 league games and four adrift of safety.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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