Definition of Afloat

1. Adjective. Aimlessly drifting.

Exact synonyms: Adrift, Aimless, Directionless, Planless, Rudderless, Undirected
Similar to: Purposeless
Derivative terms: Aimlessness

2. Adjective. Borne on the water; floating.
Similar to: Adrift, Floating, Waterborne
Antonyms: Aground

3. Adjective. Covered with water. "An overflowing tub"
Exact synonyms: Awash, Flooded, Inundated, Overflowing
Similar to: Full

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]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Afloat

aflastatin
aflat
aflatoxicosis
aflatoxin
aflatoxin B1 aldehyde reductase
aflatoxin B1 hydroxylase
aflatoxin B1 reductase
aflatoxin G2a reductase
aflatoxin b1
aflatoxin m1
aflatoxins
aflaunt
aflibercept
aflicker
aflicker(p)
afloat (current term)
afloat(p)
afloqualone
aflow
aflower
aflush
aflutter
afoam
afocal
afoord
afoorded
afoording
afoords
afoot
afoot(p)

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