Afloat

adverb

/əˈfloʊt/

Word Frequency: 1.3

Definitions

1.adverbFloating

"A rubber duck and other toys were afloat in the bath."

2.adverbCovered with water bearing floating articles; flooded.

"The decks are afloat."

3.adverbOut at sea.

4.adverbMaking successful progress under one's own steam.

"The donation will keep our business afloat for quite a while."

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