float — to stay on the surface of a liquid without sinking
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to stay on the surface of a liquid without sinking
Pronunciation (IPA): /floʊt/
Korean meaning: 물 위에 뜨다, 떠다니다
Korean pronunciation: **플**로트
Example Sentences
- My pizza delivery guy floated down the street on his hoverboard like a magical food wizard.
- The ice cubes float in my drink like tiny icebergs in a cola ocean.
- She floated the idea of having pizza for breakfast at the meeting.
float
VERB//floʊt//
to stay on the surface of a liquid without sinking
to stay on the surface of a liquid without sinking
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'flotian', related to Old Norse 'flota' meaning 'to float' or 'fleet of ships'. The word is ultimately derived from Proto-Germanic roots related to flowing water.
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“My pizza delivery guy floated down the street on his hoverboard like a magical food wizard.”
“The ice cubes float in my drink like tiny icebergs in a cola ocean.”
“She floated the idea of having pizza for breakfast at the meeting.”
“The paper boat floated down the river until it reached the sea.”
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