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float vs prove

prove vs float

float is a noun but prove is not a noun.

float and prove both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
float Yes No Yes No
prove No No Yes No
As verbs, prove is a hypernym of float; that is, prove is a word with a broader meaning than float:
  • float: circulate or discuss tentatively; test the waters with
  • prove: put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to
Other hypernyms of float include essay, examine, test, try, try out.
float (noun) prove (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
float (verb) prove (verb)
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
Difference between float and prove

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