A-flōat', adv. or a.

adv. or a. [Prefix a and float.]

1. Borne on the water; floating; swimming. “On such a full sea are we now afloat.” Shak.
2. Moving; passing from place to place; as, a runner is afloat.
3. Unfixed; moving without guide or control; as, our affairs are all afloat.

☞ As an adjective, this word always follows the noun.