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How to pronounce “drifting

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Pronunciation guide for drifting

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of drifting with real speech in context.
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8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
The Yoga of Max's DiscontentI was just drifting.
Definition summary
Moving aimlessly or at the mercy of external forces.

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How to pronounce drifting

The Yoga of Max's Discontent

I was just drifting.

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “drifting

Meaning

  • [Adjective]
  • Moving aimlessly or at the mercy of external forces.
  • Without direction, focus, or goal.
  • [Noun]
  • The act by which something drifts.
  • That which drifts.
  • (motor racing) A driving technique where the driver intentionally oversteers, causing loss of traction in the rear wheels, while maintaining control from entry to exit of a corner.
  • [Verb]
  • present participle and gerund of drift

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