Simple meaning
What does Float mean?
Float means stay on top of liquid.
Dictionary definition
To stay on top of a liquid instead of sinking.
Example sentences
Float in a sentence
easy
In science class, we learned about float.
medium
Our worksheet used float to describe a material property.
hard
The reading passage explains float with simple real-world observations from class and home.
Synonyms
Words like Float
science termUse for vocabulary used in school science contexts.
property wordUse for words describing how materials act or feel.
Antonyms
Opposite words
opposite propertyUse as a helpful contrast in material or motion descriptions.
different stateUse to compare unlike physical properties.
Word family
Float word family
Base word
float
verb
float
Base form.
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Practice 1
What does float mean in a physical science context?
Float means float means stay on top of liquid.
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