Meaning Of The Word Afloat

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What's The Definition Of Afloat?

afloat
If someone or something is afloat, they remain partly above the surface of water and do not sink.

afloat in American English
floating freely; not grounded; esp., floating on the surface; not sinking
floating or borne on the water; in a floating condition

afloat in British English
floating

afloat in Finance
adverb: If a person, a business, or a country stays afloat, they have just enough money to pay their debts and continue operating.

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