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to float
Godan VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. to float
  2. 2. to become merry
  3. 3. to become loose
This verb means to float or rise up in water, air, or another medium, and can also mean to become available or to stand out from one's surroundings. It is used both literally, such as a boat floating on water, and figuratively, such as a name coming to mind or someone seeming out of place.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

If you throw that rock, will it sink or float?

Sentence 2

"I hope this boat actually floats," I thought nervously.

Sentence 3

Does that ball really float?

Sentence 4

The moon floated round and still on the evening pond.

Sentence 5

Hey, does paper still float a little even when it's wet?