Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Afloat.
How to pronounce afloat:
US
Afloat - as an adjective
Afloat - as an adjective satellite
Aimlessly drifting
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
adrift10aimless9directionless16planless10rudderless12undirected14Covered with water
Example: "The main deck was afloat (or awash)"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
awash11flooded12inundated11overflowing21Afloat - as an adverb
Floating
Example: "A rubber duck and other toys were afloat in the bath."
Covered with water bearing floating articles; flooded.
Example: "The decks are afloat."
Out at sea.
Making successful progress under one's own steam.
Example: "The donation will keep our business afloat for quite a while."
Example Sentences
"They managed to keep the sinking ship afloat until help arrived."
"Despite facing financial difficulties, the company managed to stay afloat."
"We need to come up with a plan to keep our business afloat during these tough times."
"The life jacket kept him afloat in the rough waters."
"The small boat stayed afloat despite the large waves."
Word Game Points
Is AFLOAT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, afloat is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
AFLOAT has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is AFLOAT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, afloat is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordAFLOAT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is AFLOAT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, afloat is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordAFLOAT has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
