afloat

Adv

1. (not-comparable) In or into a state of floating.
2. (not-comparable) In, or while in, a vessel at sea or on another body of water; at sea.
3. (not-comparable) Under water (bearing floating objects).
4. (figuratively, not-comparable, usually) In or into circulation or currency.
5. (figuratively, not-comparable, obsolete) In or into a condition of stimulation, arousal, confusion, bewilderment, etc.

Adj

1. (not-comparable) Floating.
2. (not-comparable) In, or found while in, a vessel at sea or on another body of water.
3. (not-comparable) Floating in the air; flowing freely; not tied, braided, etc. (of hair or clothing)
4. (not-comparable) Covered with water, bearing floating objects.
5. (figuratively, not-comparable) Covered, overspread, filled (with or in something).
6. (not-comparable) Having just enough resources to continue to operate; barely able to pay expenses; (of a private individual, family, etc.) keeping one's head above water.
7. (figuratively, not-comparable, usually) Believed or talked about by many people; being passed from person to person.
8. (figuratively, not-comparable, obsolete) Stimulated, aroused, activated.
9. (figuratively, not-comparable, obsolete) In a state of confusion, bewilderment, or distraction.

Prep

Floating upon.

Opposite of

ashore, bankrupt, insolvent

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ə.ˈ floʊt/

Etymology

From a- + float.

Synonyms

adrift

floating

flooded

overflowing

planless

rudderless

directionless

awash

aimless

undirected

inundated

drifting

unsunk

aimlessly

arrive

buoyant

driftingly

float

fluvial

natant

unsinkable

be afloat

swimming

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