afloat

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Pronunciation

• (GA) IPA: /əˈfloʊt/

Adverb

afloat (not comparable)

1. floating

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

2. Covered with water bearing floating articles; flooded.

   The decks are afloat.

3. Out at sea.
4. Making successful progress under one's own steam.

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

Translations

• French: à flot
• Portuguese: flutuante
• Russian: на плаву́
• Spanish: a flote

Translations

• Russian: в мо́ре

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