Afloat

Pronunciation: /əˈfloʊt/

Afloat (adjective)

  1. not sinking; staying on the surface of water.
  2. having enough money to avoid debt or financial trouble.

Examples

  • The boat remained afloat despite the strong waves.
  • The logs stayed afloat in the river.

Common collocations: stay afloat, keep afloat, stay afloat, keep afloat, remain afloat

Synonyms of Afloat

Neutral

Antonyms of Afloat

  • describing objects going underwater