floating or borne on the water; in a floating condition

The ship was set afloat.

on board a ship, boat, raft, etc.; at sea

cargo afloat and ashore.

covered with water; flooded; awash

The main deck was afloat.

moving without being guided or controlled; drifting.

passing from place to place; in circulation

A rumor is afloat.

free of major trouble, esp. financially solvent

to keep a venture afloat.

adjective

ashore , docked , beached , aground

adjective

adrift , drifting , asea , circulating , natant , operating , rumored , sailing