Float

Synonyms of float

• drift
• hover
• bob
• buoy
• glide

Antonyms of float

• descend
• plunge
• sink
• submerge
• dive

Collocations of float

float away

Frequency: 70 %

The balloon started to float away into the sky.

float on

Frequency: 60 %

The boat continued to float on the calm lake.

float down

Frequency: 50 %

The feather slowly floated down to the ground.

float in

Frequency: 45 %

The debris floated in the river after the storm.

float above

Frequency: 35 %

The clouds seemed to float above the mountains.

Idiomatic Expressions for float

• Phrase: to let something float
  Meaning: to allow something to continue without interference or interruption
  Usage: I'm just going to let the issue float for now and see if it resolves itself before taking any action.