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Afloat refers to something that stays on the surface of the water and does not sink. (adjective, adverb)
A person who is treading water is an example of a person who is staying afloat.
Afloat refers to having enough financial resources for your needs. (adjective, adverb)
Finding investors to keep a business from failing is an example of keeping a business afloat.
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