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Definition of Afloat
1. Adjective. Aimlessly drifting.
Exact synonyms: Adrift, Aimless, Directionless, Planless, Rudderless, Undirected
Similar to: Purposeless
Derivative terms: Aimlessness
Similar to: Purposeless
Derivative terms: Aimlessness
2. Adjective. Borne on the water; floating.
3. Adjective. Covered with water. "An overflowing tub"
Definition of Afloat
1. adv. & a. Borne on the water; floating; on board ship.
2. adv. & a. Covered with water bearing floating articles; flooded; as, the decks are afloat.
Definition of Afloat
1. Adverb. floating ¹
2. Adverb. out at sea ¹
3. Adverb. making successful progress under one's own steam ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Afloat
1. floating [adj]