Meaning of the word "drift apart" in English

What does "drift apart" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

drift apart

US /drɪft əˈpɑːrt/
UK /drɪft əˈpɑːrt/
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Phrasal Verb

1.

If two people drift apart, they gradually become less friendly and their relationship ends.

Example:
After college, we started to drift apart.
It's sad when good friends drift apart.
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