afloat vs aimless

afloat and aimless both are adjectives.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
afloat	No	Yes	No	No
aimless	No	Yes	No	No

As adjectives, afloat and aimless are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of afloat include adrift, directionless, planless, rudderless, undirected.

afloat (adjective)	aimless (adjective)
borne on the water; floating	aimlessly drifting
covered with water	continually changing especially as from one abode or occupation to another
aimlessly drifting