Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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float | Yes | No | Yes | No |
prove | No | No | Yes | No |
float (noun) | prove (noun) |
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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 |
float (verb) | prove (verb) |
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convert from a fixed point notation to a floating point notation | establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment |
allow (currencies) to fluctuate | obtain probate of |
make the surface of level or smooth | prove formally; demonstrate by a mathematical, formal proof |
put into the water | provide evidence for |
be in motion due to some air or water current | take a trial impression of |
be afloat either on or below a liquid surface and not sink to the bottom | cause to puff up with a leaven |
set afloat | increase in volume |
move lightly, as if suspended | put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to |
circulate or discuss tentatively; test the waters with | be shown or be found to be |