afloat

The definition of afloat refers to something that stays on the surface of the water and does not sink.

(adverb)

A person who is treading water is an example of a person who is staying afloat.

Afloat is defined as having enough financial resources for your needs.

(adjective)

Finding investors to keep a business from failing is an example of keeping a business afloat.

See afloat in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective, adverb

See afloat in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adverb & adj.

In a floating position or condition.
On a boat or ship away from the shore; at sea.
In circulation; prevailing: Rumors are afloat.
Awash; flooded.
Drifting about; moving without guidance.
Free or out of difficulty, especially financial difficulty: couldn't keep the business afloat.

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