drift apart

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Verb drift apart has 1 sense

drift apart, drift away - lose personal contact over time; "The two women, who had been roommates in college, drifted apart after they got married"
--₁ is one way to estrange, alienate, alien, disaffect
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Drift Apart

Description:

Drift apart refers to the phenomenon where two or more people gradually become distant from each other over time, either physically or emotionally.

Senses and Usages:

Verb - To Drift Apart:

Example Sentence: After years of living in different cities, Sarah and her childhood friend gradually drifted apart.

Noun - Drift Apart:

Example Sentence: The drift apart between the once close-knit neighbors was evident when they stopped attending each other's parties.

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