examine vs float

float vs examine

examine is not a noun while float is a noun.

examine and float both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
examine	No	No	Yes	No
float	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, float is a hyponym of examine; that is, float is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than examine:

examine: put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to
float: circulate or discuss tentatively; test the waters with

Other hyponyms of examine include control, verify, field-test.

examine (noun)	float (noun)
	an air-filled sac near the spinal column in many fishes that helps maintain buoyancy
	something that floats on the surface of water
	a hand tool with a flat face used for smoothing and finishing the surface of plaster or cement or stucco
	an elaborate display mounted on a platform carried by a truck (or pulled by a truck) in a procession or parade
	a drink with ice cream floating in it
	the number of shares outstanding and available for trading by the public
	the time interval between the deposit of a check in a bank and its payment

examine (verb)	float (verb)
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning	convert from a fixed point notation to a floating point notation
question closely	allow (currencies) to fluctuate
question or examine thoroughly and closely	make the surface of level or smooth
observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect	put into the water
put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to	be in motion due to some air or water current
	be afloat either on or below a liquid surface and not sink to the bottom
	set afloat
	move lightly, as if suspended
	circulate or discuss tentatively; test the waters with

Difference between examine and float

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