afloat — floating on water; not sinking
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: floating on water; not sinking
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈfloʊt/
Korean meaning: 물에 떠있는, 가라앉지 않는
Korean pronunciation: 어**플로**트
Example Sentences
- My pizza delivery business is barely staying afloat because I keep eating the profits!
- The boat remained afloat despite the storm.
- She used her savings to keep the restaurant afloat during tough times.
afloat
ADJECTIVE//əˈfloʊt//
floating on water; not sinking
a young child carefully places a colorful toy boat onto the calm lake water. The wooden boat bobs gently on the surface, staying perfectly afloat without sinking. Next to the dock, a friendly dog watches as its tennis ball floats nearby after being dropped. The child points excitedly at both floating objects while an adult beside them smiles and nods approvingly. objects floating on water and not sinking
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While the boat stays afloat, he plays each floating note!
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Origin
고대 영어 'on flote'(떠있는 상태에서)에서 유래했습니다. 'float'는 물에 떠다니는 것을 의미하는 오래된 단어로, 여기에 'a-' 접두사가 붙어 '떠있는 상태'를 나타내게 되었습니다.
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“My pizza delivery business is barely staying afloat because I keep eating the profits!”
“The boat remained afloat despite the storm.”
“She used her savings to keep the restaurant afloat during tough times.”
“The cork kept the fishing net afloat on the surface.”
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