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Meaning of afloat

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

afloat

Pronunciation:/əˈfloʊt/

adverb

Definitions

  1. Floating

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

  2. Covered with water bearing floating articles; flooded.

    Example: The decks are afloat.

  3. Out at sea.

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

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