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float
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- pronunciation:
- flot
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
floats, floating, floated |
| definition 1: |
to rest on the surface of a liquid without sinking, or drift in a gas such as air without falling.
The girl floated on her back in the water.The balloon floated in the breeze.- antonyms:
- sink
- similar words:
- wash
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| definition 2: |
to move in a light and airy way.
The dancer floated across the stage.- similar words:
- flow, glide
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| related words: |
drift, flit, fly, hover, lift, ride, sail, stream |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
any object that floats on water. A float is often used to hold up something else on or in the water.
The fisherman attached a float to his line. |
| definition 2: |
a platform with decorations and displays that is usually on wheels and is used in a parade.
The mayor rode on a float in the parade. |
| related words: |
buoy |
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| derivations: |
floatable (adj.), floatability (n.) |
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