Float ( verb , noun , noun , verb )

(As a verb)

Float ( verb )

1. Rest or move on the surface of a liquid without sinking.
2. Be suspended within or on the surface of a liquid.
3. Move lightly and gracefully.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old french flotter, of germanic origin; related to dutch drijven and german treiben.

Examples:

1. The raft floated downstream.
2. He floated on his back in the pool.
3. The boat floated on the water.
4. She floated across the room in her long dress.
5. The balloon floated in the sky.

(As a noun)

Float ( noun )

1. Rest or move on the surface of a liquid without sinking.
2. Be suspended within or on the surface of a liquid.
3. Move lightly and gracefully.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old french flotter, of germanic origin; related to dutch drijven and german treiben.

Examples:

1. The raft floated downstream.
2. He floated on his back in the pool.
3. The boat floated on the water.
4. She floated across the room in her long dress.
5. The balloon floated in the sky.

(As a noun)

Float ( noun )

1. Rest or move on the surface of a liquid without sinking.
2. Be suspended within or on the surface of a liquid.
3. Move lightly and gracefully.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old french flotter, of germanic origin; related to dutch drijven and german treiben.

Examples:

1. The raft floated downstream.
2. He floated on his back in the pool.
3. The boat floated on the water.
4. She floated across the room in her long dress.
5. The balloon floated in the sky.

(As a verb)

Float ( verb )

1. Rest or move on the surface of a liquid without sinking.
2. Be suspended within or on the surface of a liquid.
3. Move lightly and gracefully.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old french flotter, of germanic origin; related to dutch drijven and german treiben.

Examples:

1. The raft floated downstream.
2. He floated on his back in the pool.
3. The boat floated on the water.
4. She floated across the room in her long dress.
5. The balloon floated in the sky.