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Meaning of Floating
The primary meaning of the word "Floating" is to be suspended or buoyant in a fluid, such as water or air, without sinking or falling.
Definitions
- To be suspended or buoyant in a fluid, such as water or air, without sinking or falling
- * To move or cause something to move gently on the surface of a liquid or through the air
- * To be in a state of suspension or uncertainty, without a clear direction or purpose
Etymology of Floating
The word "Floating" comes from the Old English word "flotian", which means to float or drift, and is related to the Old Norse word "flota", which means to float or swim
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of floating or being suspended in a fluid
Example Uses
- The boat was floating gently on the surface of the lake
- * She felt like she was floating on air after receiving the good news
- * The company's stock has been floating on the market for years, but it's never really taken off
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
sinking
falling
dropping
descending
plummeting
diving
submerging
immersion
burying
grounding
anchoring
mooring
securing
fastening
fixing
stabilizing
steadying
calming
quieting
stilling