Drift apart | EWA Phasal Verbs Dictionary
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Drift apart

/drɪft/

B1

Intermediate

1. To gradually become less close to someone, often leading to the end of a friendship or relationship.

  • Over the years, they drifted apart as their lives moved in different directions.
  • After college, many of us simply drifted apart, each busy with new jobs and responsibilities.

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