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Float for Dummies

noun

pronunciation: floʊt

What does Float really mean?

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Alright, so when we talk about the word "float," we're talking about something kind of like when you're swimming in a pool and you're not sinking, you're just kind of staying on top of the water.

So, in one way, "float" means to stay on the surface of a liquid, like water. If you have a balloon filled with air, it will float in the air because it's lighter than the air around it. If you drop a leaf onto a stream or river, it will float on the water. It's like it's being carried along without sinking.

Another way to think about "float" is when something is not firmly attached to the ground. For instance, a balloon filled with helium will float up into the sky because the helium inside is lighter than the air outside.

You can also "float" an idea or a suggestion, which means to put it out there for people to think about. Like, if you have an idea for a game to play at recess, you might "float" the idea to your friends to see if they like it.

I hope that helps you understand what "float" means! Let me know if you have any other questions about this word or anything else.

Revised and Fact checked by Alex Johnson on 2023-11-15 05:16:13

Float In a sentece

Learn how to use Float inside a sentece

  • When you lie on your back in the water and your body stays on top, you are floating.
  • A balloon filled with helium will float up into the sky.
  • If you place a piece of wood in water, it will float instead of sinking.
  • Some objects will float in the air, like a feather falling gently from a bird's wing.
  • Icebergs float in the ocean because they are made of frozen water and not solid rock.