float

/flˈə‍ʊt/

/ˈfɫoʊt/

[verb] [noun]

to float

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to be in motion on a body of water or current of air at a slow pace

synonyms : be adrift

blow

drift

be afloat either on or below a liquid surface and not sink to the bottom

synonyms : swim

antonyms : sink

set afloat

convert from a fixed point notation to a floating point notation

allow (currencies) to fluctuate

make the surface of level or smooth

put into the water

move lightly, as if suspended

circulate or discuss tentatively; test the waters with

to bring suggestions, plans, or ideas forward for further consideration

Float

[NOUN]

a handheld tool used to spread, level, and smooth materials like plaster, concrete, or grout during construction or finishing work

synonyms : plasterer's float

an air-filled sac near the spinal column in many fishes that helps maintain buoyancy

synonyms : air bladder

swim bladder

something that floats on the surface of water

an elaborate display mounted on a platform carried by a truck (or pulled by a truck) in a procession or parade

a drink with ice cream floating in it

synonyms : ice-cream float

ice-cream soda

the number of shares outstanding and available for trading by the public

the time interval between the deposit of a check in a bank and its payment

Examples

1. If you enjoy solving puzzles and riddles, this escape room experience will float your boat.

2. The tiny bubbles floated to the surface of the sparkling water.

3. During the summer vacation, camping and hiking in the mountains floated their boat and created lasting memories.

4. The hot air balloon floated gently above the landscape.

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