Somehow the picture hook had come adrift from the wall.
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One of the straps on her dress came adrift.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
come adrift — British to become separated from something Somehow the picture hook had come adrift from the wall … English dictionary
adrift — [[t]ədrɪ̱ft[/t]] 1) ADJ: v link ADJ, v n ADJ If a boat is adrift, it is floating on the water and is not tied to anything or controlled by anyone. They were spotted after three hours adrift in a dinghy. 2) ADJ GRADED: v link ADJ, v n ADJ If… … English dictionary
adrift — a|drift [əˈdrıft] adj, adv 1.) a boat that is adrift is not fastened to anything or controlled by anyone ▪ Several of the lifeboats were still afloat a month after being cast adrift . 2.) someone who is adrift is confused about what to do in… … Dictionary of contemporary English
adrift — adjective, adverb 1 a boat that is adrift is not fastened to anything or controlled by anyone 2 someone who is adrift is confused about what to do in their life 3 come adrift to become separated from something that fastens: Her hair was forever… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
adrift — UK [əˈdrɪft] / US adjective [never before noun] 1) floating on the water without being tied to anything or controlled by anyone The refugees spent three days adrift on the tiny boat. 2) feeling alone and that your life has no clear purpose 3)… … English dictionary
adrift — a|drift [ ə drıft ] adjective never before noun 1. ) floating on the water without being tied to anything or controlled by anyone: The refugees spent three days adrift on the tiny boat. 2. ) feeling alone and that your life has no clear purpose 3 … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
adrift — adjective 1) adrift in a strange country Syn: lost, off course, drifting, disorientated, confused, (all) at sea, rootless, unsettled 2) informal the hook has come adrift Syn: loose, free … Synonyms and antonyms dictionary
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