What does "drift apart" mean?

To lose contact, to lose one's friendship or closeness.

What is a synonym for "drift apart"?

Common synonyms include: drift away, pull apart, separate pieces.

verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Verb

1
To lose contact, to lose one's friendship or closeness. idiomatic, intransitive
"We used to be good friends but we drifted apart over the years."
2
lose personal contact over time wordnet

"We used to be good friends but we drifted apart over the years."