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afloat

The correct spelling is afloat.

How to pronounce afloat

/əˈfloʊt/
adverb

IPA: /əˈfloʊt/

Say it like: Afl-oat

The correct spelling is afloat. Floating For example: "A rubber duck and other toys were afloat in the bath."

Usage Examples

A rubber duck and other toys were afloat in the bath.

The decks are afloat.

The donation will keep our business afloat for quite a while.

Definition

adverb

  1. 1.Floating
  2. 2.Covered with water bearing floating articles; flooded.
  3. 3.Out at sea.
  4. 4.Making successful progress under one's own steam.

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