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afloat

The word “afloat” has 2 syllables: a-float

It's pronounced as /əˈfloʊt/

What is synonym and antonym for afloat?

In the thesaurus, “afloat” has 22 synonyms and 4 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for afloat along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for afloat

Antonyms for afloat

  • aground
  • high and dry
  • sinking
  • sunk

Meanings of afloat

  • adverb
    1. Floating.
    2. Covered with water bearing floating articles; flooded.
    3. Out at sea.
    4. Making successful progress under one's own steam.

Example Sentences

  • The small boat managed to stay afloat despite the strong waves.
  • He worked extra hours to keep his business afloat during the crisis.
  • The swimmer grabbed a life jacket to remain afloat in the deep water.
  • The company received a loan that kept it afloat after financial losses.
  • A piece of driftwood was seen afloat on the river.

On this page you'll find 26 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to afloat, such as: about, abroad, aground, all over, around, awash, buoyant.

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abroad

  • AWOL
  • about
  • absent
  • afar
  • afield
  • afloat
  • all over
  • apart
  • around
  • aside
  • astray
  • away
  • departed
  • down
  • elsewhere
  • everyplace
  • everywhere
  • fro
  • gone
  • hence
  • hereabout
  • hereabouts
  • in foreign lands
  • in foreign parts
  • missing
  • off
  • out
  • out of the country
  • overseas
  • retired
  • round
  • touring
  • traveling
  • truant
  • vacationing

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