afloat

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Synonyms: float, aflat

Antonyms: float, aflat

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Adverb

1. In or into a state of [[float#Verb|float]]ing.
2. In, or while in, a [[vessel]] at [[sea]] or on another [[body of water]]; [[at sea]].
3. Under water (bearing floating objects).
4. {{lb|en|figurative|of ideas, information, etc.}} In or into [[circulation]] or [[currency]].
5. {{lb|en|obsolete|figurative|of an emotional state}} In or into a condition of [[stimulation]], [[arousal]], [[confusion]], [[bewilderment]], etc.

Adjective

1. [[float|Floating]].
2. In, or found while in, a [[vessel]] at [[sea]] or on another [[body of water]].
3. Floating in the [[air#Noun|air]]; [[flow#Verb|flow]]ing freely; not tied, [[braid]]ed, etc. {{q|of hair or clothing}}
4. Covered with water, bearing floating objects.
5. {{lb|en|figurative}} [[cover|Covered]], [[overspread]], [[filled]] (''with'' or ''in'' something).
6. {{lb|en|of an organization}} Having just enough resources to continue to [[operate]]; barely able to pay [[expense]]s; {{lb|en|of a private individual, family, etc.}} [[keep one's head above water|keeping one's head above water]].
7. {{lb|en|figurative|of ideas, information, etc.}} Believed or talked about by many people; being passed from person to person.
8. {{lb|en|obsolete|figurative|of an emotional state}} [[stimulate|Stimulated]], [[arouse]]d, [[activate]]d.
9. {{lb|en|obsolete|figurative}} In a state of [[confusion]], [[bewilderment]], or [[distraction]].

Preposition

1. {{lb|en|obsolete}} Floating upon.

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