When friends (or partners, or husband and wife) drift apart they slowly become less close or less friendly until one day the friendship or relationship ends.
Example of use:
Sarah and her boyfriend Ian seem to be drifting apart and we’re worried that they might split up.
infinitive – drift apart
present simple – drift apart
-ing form – drifting apart
past simple – drifted apart
past participle – drifted apart
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