afloat.
In or into a state of floating.
Meaning & usage
In or into a state of floating.
In, or while in, a vessel at sea or on another body of water; at sea.
Under water (bearing floating objects).
In or into circulation or currency.
In or into a condition of stimulation, arousal, confusion, bewilderment, etc.
Where this word comes from
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *né Proto-Indo-European *n̥- Proto-Hellenic *ə- Ancient Greek ἀ- (a-)der. English a- English float English afloat From a- + float.
Floating.
A rubber duck and other toys were afloat in the bath.
In, or found while in, a vessel at sea or on another body of water.
Floating in the air; flowing freely; not tied, braided, etc. (of hair or clothing)
Covered with water, bearing floating objects.
The decks are afloat.
Covered, overspread, filled (with or in something).
Having just enough resources to continue to operate; barely able to pay expenses; (of a private individual, family, etc.) keeping one's head above water.
The donation will keep our business afloat for quite a while.
Believed or talked about by many people; being passed from person to person.
The supervisor was never fired, though countless accusations of dishonesty were afloat.
Stimulated, aroused, activated.
In a state of confusion, bewilderment, or distraction.
Where this word comes from
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *né Proto-Indo-European *n̥- Proto-Hellenic *ə- Ancient Greek ἀ- (a-)der. English a- English float English afloat From a- + float.
Floating upon.
Where this word comes from
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *né Proto-Indo-European *n̥- Proto-Hellenic *ə- Ancient Greek ἀ- (a-)der. English a- English float English afloat From a- + float.
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