float (A2)
verb
Pronunciation: /fləʊt/
Definition
To rest on the surface of a liquid without sinking.
Examples
The boat will float on the sea.
My new toy floats in the bathtub.
Leaves float down the river.
How to Use float
- float away (phrasal verb)
- To move away by floating. — "Don't let your hat float away!"
- float on (prepositional phrase)
- To be supported by the surface of a liquid. — "The ice will float on water."
- float around (phrasal verb)
- To move around without a clear destination or purpose. — "He likes to float around the city on weekends."
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