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float

verb

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Meaning

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To rest or move on the surface of a liquid or in the air without sinking.

Example Sentence

The leaves began to float down the river after the rain.

Usage Note

Describes how things move on water or in the air without sinking, like a boat on the sea or a balloon in the sky. It can also refer to a type of vehicle that travels on water.

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