Afloat and Aloft

Afloat

Afloat adjective - Riding upon the surface of a body of liquid.

Aloft and afloat are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Aloft" instead an adjective "Afloat".

Aloft

Aloft adverb - To or in a higher place.
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Afloat and aloft are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Afloat" instead an adjective "Aloft".
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