afloatUK:**UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/əˈfləʊt/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/əˈfloʊt/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(ə flōt′)
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afloat
If someone or something is afloat, they are floating on water rather than sinking. By kicking constantly he could stay afloat. Her hooped skirt kept her afloat and saved her. Be careful You do not use ‘afloat’ in front of a noun. 🗣️Forum discussions with the word(s) "afloat" in the title: afloat - English Only forum
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