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adrift vs afloat

afloat vs adrift

adrift and afloat both are adjectives.

adrift is an adverb but afloat is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
adrift No Yes No Yes
afloat No Yes No No
As adjectives, adrift and afloat are synonyms defined as:
  • adrift and afloat: aimlessly drifting
Other synonyms of adrift include aimless, directionless, planless, rudderless, undirected.
adrift (adjective) afloat (adjective)
afloat on the surface of a body of water borne on the water; floating
aimlessly drifting covered with water
aimlessly drifting
adrift (adverb) afloat (adverb)
off course, wandering aimlessly
floating freely; not anchored
Difference between adrift and afloat

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