Synonyms for float
- noun
- verb
Most common
Synonyms by meaning
Noun
1. Swim bladder
Other
fly, raft, bob, wave, bobber, ice-cream soda, low loader, initial public offering, milk float, lowboy, flutterboard US CA
Verb
1. Swim — to be supported by a fluid of greater density (than the object). To be supported by a liquid of greater…
Definitions
- n. 1
A buoyant device used to support something in water or another liquid.
Attach the float and the weight to the fishing line, above the hook.
- v. 1
To be supported by a fluid of greater density (than the object). To be supported by a liquid of greater density, such that part (of the object or substance) remains above the surface.
The boat floated on the water.
- v. 2
To be supported by a fluid of greater density (than the object).
Helium balloons float in air, while air-filled balloons don't.
- v. 3
To cause something to be suspended in a fluid of greater density.
Related words
Example sentences
- fly The left fielder ran hard and caught the long fly.
- raft A raft of museums are now promoting online visits.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| float | steady | |
| fly | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 3 letters
- fly1, bob1
- 4 letters
- ride1, wave1, blow1, hang1, swim1, raft1, buoy2, waft1
- 5 letters
- drift1
- 6 letters
- stream1, bobber2, lowboy
- 7 letters
- suggest2
- 12 letters
- flutterboard
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (buoy2 = 2 syllables).