afloat

One entry found for afloat.

Main Entry: afloat
Pronunciation: &-'flOt
Function: adjective or adverb
Etymology: Middle English aflot, from Old English on flot, from on + flot, from flot deep water, sea; akin to Old English flEotan to float -- more at FLEET
1 a : borne on or as if on the water b : being at sea
2 : free of difficulties : SELF-SUFFICIENT <the inheritance kept them afloat for years>
3 a : circulating about <nasty stories were afloat> b : ADRIFT