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Synonyms for afloat
əˈfloʊtafloat
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Princeton's WordNet
adrift(p), afloat(p), aimless, directionless, planless, rudderless, undirectedadjective
aimlessly drifting
Antonyms:
empty, purposefulafloat(p)adjective
borne on the water; floating
Antonyms:
empty, purposefulafloat(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
Words popularity by usage frequency
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#4605 | abroad | |
#5227 | loose | |
#23353 | distracted | |
#33861 | afloat | |
#39346 | dazed | |
#43713 | adrift |
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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