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Meaning of floated

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

floated

Pronunciation:/ˈfləʊtɪd//ˈfloʊtɪd/

verb

Definitions

  1. Of an object or substance, to be supported by a liquid of greater density than the object so as that part of the object or substance remains above the surface.

    Example: The boat floated on the water.

  2. To cause something to be suspended in a liquid of greater density.

    Example: to float a boat

  3. To be capable of floating.

    Example: Oil floats on vinegar.

  4. To move in a particular direction with the liquid in which one is floating

    Example: I’d love to just float downstream.