floating vs float

float vs floating

floating and float both are nouns.

floating is an adjective but float is not an adjective.

floating is not a verb while float is a verb.

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

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

floating (adjective)	float (adjective)
borne up by or suspended in a liquid
inclined to move or be moved about
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

floating (verb)	float (verb)
	convert from a fixed point notation to a floating point notation
	allow (currencies) to fluctuate
	make the surface of level or smooth
	put into the water
	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 floating and float

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