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float in Malay

terapung

UK/fləʊt//floʊt/

float in Malay: terapung, ambang. In English, float means to be supported by a fluid of greater density (than the object).

Malay words for float

to be supported by a liquid
terapung
to drift gently through the air
ambang

English meaning of float

  1. verb To be supported by a fluid of greater density (than the object).
  2. verb To be supported by a liquid of greater density, such that part (of the object or substance) remains above the surface.
  3. verb To cause something to be suspended in a fluid of greater density.
  4. verb To be capable of floating.

Full definition of float

float in a sentence

  • Helium balloons float in air, while air-filled balloons don't.
  • The boat floated on the water.
  • The oil floated on the vinegar.

Synonyms of float

float in other languages

Questions about float in Malay

What is the meaning of float in Malay?
Float in Malay is terapung, ambang.
Apakah maksud float dalam bahasa Melayu?
Float: terapung, ambang.
What does float mean in English?
Float means to be supported by a fluid of greater density (than the object).

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