afloat

adjective or adverb

\ ə-ˈflōt

Definition of afloat

1a : borne on or as if on the water

b : being at sea

2 : free of difficulties : self-sufficient the inheritance kept them afloat for years

3a : circulating about nasty stories were afloat

b : adrift

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Synonyms & Antonyms for afloat

Synonyms

floating

Antonyms

sinking, sunk

Examples of afloat in a Sentence

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The statement was made after it was announced that ABC and Roseanne’s cast and crew have been debating a way to keep the show’s brand afloat, including a possible spinoff with Darlene as the main character. — Morgan Enos, Billboard, "Sara Gilbert Says She 'Stands by the Decision ABC Made' to Cancel 'Roseanne'," 4 June 2018 But a proposal is afloat to restore lake herring in Lake Michigan. — Paul A. Smith, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Smith: Lake herring restoration is being considered for Lake Michigan," 3 Jan. 2018

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