English Dictionary

afloat

/əˈfloʊt/

adv

Floating. / In a vessel at sea or on another body of water. / (of hair or clothing) Floating in the air; flowing freely; not tied, braided, etc. / Covered with water (bearing floating objects).

The boat remained afloat despite the rough waves.

意味（1）

Floating.

A rubber duck and other toys were afloat in the bath.

意味（2）

In a vessel at sea or on another body of water.

[…] that trade […] may likewise employ many useful hands both ashore and afloat,

意味（3）

(of hair or clothing) Floating in the air; flowing freely; not tied, braided, etc.

her black hair loose and a-float down her dazzling white neck

意味（4）

Covered with water (bearing floating objects).

The decks are afloat.

意味（5）

(figuratively) Covered, overspread (with or in something).

The larch-wood was afloat with clear, lyric green,

意味（6）

(of an organization) Having enough money to continue to operate; (of a private individual, family, etc.) able to pay one's expenses, able to keep one's head above water.

The donation will keep our business afloat for quite a while.

意味（7）

(dated, of ideas, information, etc.) Being believed or discussed by many people; being passed from person to person.

setting a lie aflote

意味（8）

(obsolete, of an emotional state) Stimulated, aroused.

You’ll find, when once my passion is afloat, / The soul of Caesar, in a petticoat!

意味（9）

(obsolete) In a state of confusion or bewilderment.

I know not what to say; my mind is all afloat; yet you will not reproach me with caprice or inconstancy.