Afloat

Synonyms of afloat

• floating
• drifting
• buoyant

Antonyms of afloat

• submerged
• sinking
• foundered

Collocations of afloat

keep afloat

Frequency: 80 %

With hard work and determination, they were able to keep their business afloat.

stay afloat

Frequency: 75 %

They had to come up with new strategies to stay afloat in the competitive market.

financially afloat

Frequency: 70 %

Despite the economic downturn, they managed to stay financially afloat.

barely afloat

Frequency: 60 %

The company was barely afloat after the market crash.

Idiomatic Expressions for afloat

• Phrase: Float someone's boat
  Meaning: To make someone happy or excited.
  Usage: I know a good restaurant that will really float your boat.