The difference between Drift off and Nod off
When used as verbs, drift off means to fall asleep slowly, whereas nod off means to fall asleep, especially while in a seated position or in inappropriate circumstances.
check bellow for the other definitions of Drift off and Nod off
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Drift off as a verb (intransitive, idiomatic):
To fall asleep slowly.
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Drift off as a verb (intransitive, idiomatic):
To lose concentration.
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Nod off as a verb (idiomatic):
To fall asleep, especially while in a seated position or in inappropriate circumstances.