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Afloat vs Floatable - What's the difference?

afloat | floatable | Related terms |

As an adverb afloat

is floating.

As an adjective floatable is

that may be floated.

afloat

English

Adverb

(-)
  • floating
  • out at sea
  • making successful progress under one's own steam

    • floatable

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • That may be floated.
    • (Webster 1913)