How to pronounce afloat:
Example: "The main deck was afloat (or awash)"
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."