AFLOAT

AFLO'AT, adverb or adjective [a and float.]1. Borne on the water; floating; swimming; as, the ship is afloat 2. Figuratively, moving; passing from place to place; as, a rumor is afloat 3. Unfixed; moving without guide or control; as, our affairs are all afloat [As an adjective, this word always follows the noun.]

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afloat. Afloat, a. unfixed, swimming, moving

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A‐float″ (ȧ‐flōt″), adv. & a. [[Pref. a- + float.]] 1. 1. Borne on the water; floating; on board ship.
On such a full sea are we now afloat. Shak. 2. 2. Moving; passing from place to place; in general circulation; as, a rumor is afloat.
3. 3. Unfixed; moving without guide or control; adrift; as, our affairs are all afloat.