afloat
//əˈfloʊt//
Adjective
afloatCanonical form
1
Floating on water; not sinking.
The boat stayed afloat despite the storm.
2
On board a ship or boat; at sea.
The sailors spent three months afloat.
3
Out of debt or financial difficulty; solvent.
The small business managed to stay afloat during the recession.
4
Circulating; in general discussion or currency.
There are rumors afloat that the company will be sold.
Adverb
afloatCanonical form
1
In a floating manner; on the water.
The small boat stayed afloat despite the strong waves.