afloat
Use Afloat in a sentence
adverb, adjective
1.
floating or borne on the water; in a floating condition: The ship was set afloat.
2.
on board a ship, boat, raft, etc.; at sea: cargo afloat and ashore.
3.
covered with water; flooded; awash: The main deck was afloat.
4.
moving without being guided or controlled; drifting.
5.
passing from place to place; in circulation: A rumor is afloat.
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| —adj, —adv | |
| 1. | floating |
| 2. | aboard ship; at sea |
| 3. | covered with water; flooded |
| 4. | aimlessly drifting: afloat in a sea of indecision |
| 5. | in circulation; afoot: nasty rumours were afloat |
| 6. | free of debt; solvent |
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Example sentences
Ten or so survivors get around the boat and clutch at its sides in an attempt to stay afloat.
With a career afloat you can work in many exciting jobs and locations.
The kindle and the nook have been able to stay afloat mostly because they cater to a completely different demographic: readers.
At all meals, the freshly baked artisan breads are among the best afloat.
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