easy
The leaf can float on water.
What does Float mean?
to stay on top of liquid
Dictionary definition
To stay on top of a liquid or move gently through air or water.
Example sentences
Float in a sentence
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Clouds seemed to float across the sky.
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Objects float when they are supported by water or air.
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Practice 1
What does float mean?
The correct answer matches the meaning of float.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to float?
Drift is closest because float means to stay on top of liquid.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is most opposite in meaning to float?
Sink contrasts with float.
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MeaningFloat means to stay on top of liquid.
ExampleExample: The leaf can float on water.
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Synonyms
Words like Float
driftClose in meaning in many contexts.
bobClose in meaning in many contexts.
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Hint for students
to stay on top of liquid.
Common mix-up
Float is not the same as sink. Float means to stay on top of liquid.
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Read this model sentence: Clouds seemed to float across the sky. Clue words: clouds, seemed, across. Underline clue words that show why float fits instead of sink. Now write one new sentence that shows float without using the word float. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show float?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Clouds seemed to float across the sky." Why does float fit better than sink?
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