afloat vs floating

afloat is not a noun while floating is a noun.

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

afloat (noun)	floating (noun)
	the act of someone who floats on the water

afloat (adjective)	floating (adjective)
borne on the water; floating	borne up by or suspended in a liquid
covered with water	inclined to move or be moved about
aimlessly drifting	not definitely committed to a party or policy
	(of a part of the body) not firmly connected; movable or out of normal position
	continually changing especially as from one abode or occupation to another