afloat

Word parts

a- + float

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /əˈfloʊt/

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• Hyphenation: a‧float

Preposition

Preposition afloat

1. If something is afloat, it is on the water; floating.
   • Antonyms: aground and ashore

   Although he couldn't swim, the life jacket kept him afloat.

Related word

• float