afloat

Meanings

1. In or into a state of floating.
2. In, or while in, a vessel at sea or on another body of water; at sea.
3. Under water (bearing floating objects).
4. In or into circulation or currency.
5. In or into a condition of stimulation, arousal, confusion, bewilderment, etc.

1. Floating.
2. In, or found while in, a vessel at sea or on another body of water.
3. Floating in the air; flowing freely; not tied, braided, etc. (of hair or clothing)
4. Covered with water, bearing floating objects.
5. Covered, overspread, filled (with or in something).
6. Having just enough resources to continue to operate; barely able to pay expenses; (of a private individual, family, etc.) keeping one's head above water.
7. Believed or talked about by many people; being passed from person to person.
8. Stimulated, aroused, activated.
9. In a state of confusion, bewilderment, or distraction.

1. Floating upon.

Etymology

From a- + float.