afloat
/əˈfloʊt/ adverb C1- In or into a state of floating.
- In, or while in, a vessel at sea or on another body of water; at sea.
- Under water (bearing floating objects).
- In or into circulation or currency.
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Various rumors were afloat to the effect that the owners of the Pharaon had promised to attend the nuptial feast; but all seemed unanimous in doubting that an act of such rare and exceeding condescension could possibly be intended.
THREE of us afloat in the meadow by the swing,
Where shall we adventure, to-day that we're afloat,
This strange event aroused great wonder and curiosity in the neighborhood of the Allées de Meilhan, and a multitude of theories were afloat, none of which was anywhere near the truth.
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