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Synonyms for afloat
əˈfloʊtafloat

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  1. afloat

    Synonyms:
    adrift, abroad, at sea, abroach, loose, distracted, dazed

    Antonyms:
    ashore, snug, tight, close, fast, collected, concentrated

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  1. adrift(p), afloat(p), aimless, directionless, planless, rudderless, undirectedadjective

    aimlessly drifting

    Antonyms:
    empty, purposeful

  2. afloat(p)adjective

    borne on the water; floating

    Antonyms:
    empty, purposeful

  3. afloat(p), awash(p), flooded, inundated, overflowingadjective

    covered with water

    "the main deck was afloat (or awash)"; "the monsoon left the whole place awash"; "a flooded bathroom"; "inundated farmlands"; "an overflowing tub"

    Antonyms:
    purposeful, empty

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#5227loose
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How to use afloat in a sentence?

  1. Udaya Regmi:

    This cyclone is a terrible double blow for millions of people in India whose families have been struck down by record COVID infections and deaths. Many families are barely staying afloat.

  2. Juma Atlanta site director:

    The generous support of 21 Savage will go a long way toward the well-being of these young people, not only will it help them stay afloat during this crisis, but it also provides a glimmer of hope and the realization that they can count on the support of their community at this time of need.

  3. Marino Rescek:

    We have two separate worlds in our economy. There are companies that deal with the state and mostly have no problems in keeping business afloat. Others struggle on the free market, burdened by unpaid bills, poor law enforcement, high taxation and a lack of capital to invest.

  4. Udaya Regmi:

    This cyclone is a terrible double blow for millions of people in India whose families have been struck down by record Covid infections and deaths, many families are barely staying afloat.

  5. Jim Kolar:

    We're finding the PBMs are driving up prices, none of it's transparent ; no one is seeing where the money goes. The only reason I've been able to stay afloat is because of my compounding business, which isn't covered by insurance. It's all cash.


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