Definition of Afloat
Afloat
a·float
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
Remaining suspended or floating on the surface of a liquid.
e.g. The boat was afloat on the calm lake.
(adjective)
sailing on a boat or ship, especially out at sea;
e.g. Soon the ship will be afloat, carrying its passengers to a distant land.
(adjective)
not facing much difficulty or debt, maintaining itself/oneself without external support or aid;
e.g. The family managed to stay afloat using the savings they had, even when they lost their income.
(adjective)
current or prevalent, in circulation;
e.g. There were several theories afloat trying to explain the accident, but none of them seemed plausible.
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