@LynnO I searched it on baidu (Chinese google) . Drifting is a skill of driving . I got it. Not related with that sports. It is only an entertainment in some resorts In China. Thank you , you are very kind .

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5 February

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float = not grounded
drift = movement away from, or towards, a point of reference

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What is the difference between float and drift ?

What is the difference between float and drift ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.

"Float" means to balance on top of a liquid"Drift", usually referring to liquid, means to float awayE.g: "Rocks can't float on water like leaves do because of its weight""I jumped into the water, leaving the boat to drift away from me"Hope this helps =)

oh yes they can

float = not groundeddrift = movement away from, or towards, a point of reference

"Float" means to balance on top of a liquid
"Drift", usually referring to liquid, means to float away

E.g:
"Rocks can't float on water like leaves do because of its weight"
"I jumped into the water, leaving the boat to drift away from me"

Hope this helps =)

float = not grounded
drift = movement away from, or towards, a point of reference