Float

Quick meaning: Float is a verb meaning (intransitive, of an object or substance) To be supported by a fluid of greater density (than the object).

Meaning

(intransitive, of an object or substance) To be supported by a fluid of greater density (than the object).

More Meanings

1. (transitive) To cause something to be suspended in a fluid of greater density.
2. (intransitive) To be capable of floating.
3. (intransitive) To move in a particular direction with the liquid in which one is floating.
4. (intransitive) To drift or wander aimlessly.
5. (intransitive) To drift gently through the air.
6. (transitive) To cause to drift gently through the air, to waft.
7. (intransitive) To move in a fluid manner.

Example Sentences

to float a boat

Oil floats on vinegar.

That boat doesn't float.

I’d love to just float downstream.

Word Forms

• floats
• floating
• floated

Synonyms for float

Depending on context, synonyms include ride, stream, drift, swim, blow.

Antonyms for float

Common opposites include settle, sink.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include drift, swim, blow, buoyancy, profiler, char.

Related Dictionary Tools