prove vs float

prove is not a noun while float is a noun.

prove and float both are verbs.

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

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

prove: 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 prove include control, verify, field-test.

prove (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

prove (verb)	float (verb)
establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment	convert from a fixed point notation to a floating point notation
obtain probate of	allow (currencies) to fluctuate
prove formally; demonstrate by a mathematical, formal proof	make the surface of level or smooth
provide evidence for	put into the water
take a trial impression of	be in motion due to some air or water current
cause to puff up with a leaven	be afloat either on or below a liquid surface and not sink to the bottom
increase in volume	set afloat
put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to	move lightly, as if suspended
be shown or be found to be	circulate or discuss tentatively; test the waters with

Difference between prove and float

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