Meaning of afloat(p) in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Classifying Adjective

   afloat(p)

   Definitions

   1. aimlessly drifting

   Synonyms

   • purposeless
2. 2. covered with water

   Examples

   • « the main deck was afloat (or awash) »
   • « the monsoon left the whole place awash »
   • « a flooded bathroom »
   • « inundated farmlands »
   • « an overflowing tub »

   Synonyms

   • full

3. Qualitative Adjective

   afloat(p)

   Definitions

   1. borne on the water

   Examples

   • « floating »

   Synonyms

   • adrift(p)
   • drifting(a)
   • at sea(p)
   • sailing
   • floating
   • waterborne

   Antonyms

   • aground(p)
   • sunken
   • submerged