adv. & a. [ Pref. a- + float. ] 1. Borne on the water; floating; on board ship. [ 1913 Webster ]
On such a full sea are we now afloat. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Moving; passing from place to place; in general circulation; as, a rumor is afloat. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. Unfixed; moving without guide or control; adrift; as, our affairs are all afloat. [ 1913 Webster ]
4. Covered with water bearing floating articles; flooded; as, the decks are afloat. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]