floated

Verb

float (third-person singular simple present floats, present participle floating, simple past and past participle floated)

1. (intransitive) To be supported by a fluid of greater density (than the object).
   • Helium balloons float in air, while air-filled balloons don't.

   Synonyms:

   ride

   1. (intransitive) 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.
2. (transitive) To cause something to be suspended in a fluid of greater density.
   • to float a boat
3. (intransitive) To be capable of floating.
   • That boat doesn't float.
4. (intransitive) To move in a particular direction with the liquid in which one is floating.
   • I’d love to just float downstream.
5. (intransitive) To drift or wander aimlessly.
   • I’m not sure where they went... they're floating around here somewhere.

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