English Dictionary
Definition float in British English
float
verb
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Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
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verb
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
Their raft would not float.
Miranda floated by on her back.
if a sound or smell floats somewhere, it moves through the air so that it can be heard or smelt in different places
Various explanations for his resignation are being floated.
if something such as an idea floats, it is successful or accepted
Old TV shows refurbished as films rarely float.
if a government floats its currency, its value is allowed to change in relation to other currencies
to come up with an idea
