driftingapart

phrase

UK /ˈdrɪftɪŋ əˈpɑːt/

US /ˈdrɪftɪŋ əˈpɑːrt/

Slowly becoming less close to someone.

The two best friends started drifting apart after they moved to different schools.

SYNONYMS

growing distant separating losing touch pulling away

RELATED WORDS

distance estrangement disconnection separation

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Moving slowly in different directions.

The boats were drifting apart on the calm lake.

3. Gradually losing a shared connection or understanding.

The team members were drifting apart after weeks without meetings.

4. Becoming less similar over time.

Their tastes in music kept drifting apart as they grew older.